GENERAL MANAGER (in training) - for high volume senior level retail managers, 30 Million + with 5-10
Company: Micro Center
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 10, 2021
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Job Description:
MICRO CENTER is the nation's leading computer and electronic
device big box retailer! Our technology super store has an
industry-leading 40,000+ selection of premier computer products and
the most knowledgeable staff in the business. Micro Center has been
ranked by one of the leading consumer advocacy magazines as a top
walk-in store to purchase a PC based on merchandise selection,
service and pricing. Work with us and help us on our mission to be
the best computer and electronic device store in the world! Micro
Center has created a General Manager/Retail Manager in Training
program (GMIT) to create a pipeline for both temporary/short-term
assignments as well as regular vacancies within the Senior Manager
(Sales, Operations, Service) and Store Manager/General Manager
ranks. We are interested in experienced high volume retail managers
(30 Million +) who would be willing to fill in as a senior manager
at various locations in order to gain experience for future GM
openings. At this time, only candidates with high volume (30
Million +) and min 5-10 yrs senior retail management experience
will be considered. The GMIT can be based in any of the cities
where the position has been posted but willingness to relocate for
final GM placement is an important factor to the success of our
GMIT program. We have established industry leading Covid-19 health
and safety standards for our locations nationwide to ensure the
continued health both of our associates and customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TRAINING SPECIFICS FIRST SIX MONTHS: * The
program will consist of up to six months of training in the four
major focus areas of our stores - Sales, Operations, Service and
Human Resources to ensure that trainees learn all senior management
functions within a Micro Center store * At least two people will
sign off on Trainee's progress and proficiency in each area*
Whenever possible, training will take place in the higher
performing stores, close to Trainee's current market/region*
Trainee will be partnered with a Store Manager who will be his/her
champion and in addition will be partnered with Store Managers in
their fill-in store(s) as well as Retail VPs to ensure a broad
scope of knowledge and training NEXT SIX MONTHS: * Once initial
training is completed, the graduate will be eligible for any open
General Manager position. Should there not be a suitable match, the
graduate will work with their District Manager to assist both
within and outside the district where needed to gather Micro Center
retail experience. * The partnering Store Managers will be
accountable for Trainee's performance with assistance and feedback
from Home Office Retail VPs and District Managers. Performance
criteria and behavioral competencies will be set up front.*
Managers in Training will attend all Home Office Retail Leadership
Meetings (4 positions, biannually, for a total of 8 per year)*
After one year, Trainee must be willing to accept and relocate to a
Senior Manager or Store Manager position where we have a vacancy.
Pay increases will be given for all permanent placements/moves.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Our ideal candidate should
have 5+ years of experience with a major big box retailer in a
high-volume (30 Million +), 30,000+ square-foot store, with at
least 100 employees and accountability for profit and loss. *
Background must include heavy emphasis on and experience in sales
management, merchandising, human resources, operations and freight
flow, customer service function and all other aspects of retailing.
The ability to generate sales, hire, retain and coach qualified
employees, execute corporate initiatives and analyze the
competition are necessary functions in this position.* Preference
will be given to candidates who have a college degree, previous
retail electronics experience, or those that have previously
participated in a GMIT or DMIT program within a retail organization
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * Locations/Regions are defined as followed:
(please indicate on your application first and second choice for
region)* East Coast - Cambridge, MA; Paterson, NJ; Brooklyn, NY,
Queens, NY, Yonkers, NY, Long Island, NY; St. Davids, PA;
Rockville, MD, Towson, MD; Fairfax, VA* Midwest - Mayfield Hts.,
OH, Columbus, OH, Sharonville, OH; Madison Hts., MI; Chicago, IL,
Westmont, IL; Brentwood, MO, St. Louis Park, MN; Overland Park,
KS;* South - Marietta, GA, Duluth, GA; Houston, TX, Dallas, TX;*
West - Denver, CO; Tustin, CA * Ideally we will hire in markets
where we have multiple stores, but location will not be the only
consideration when choosing trainees and/or training stores*
Trainee candidates will need to commit to the time period for all
temporary assignments prior to applying to this program.
Assignments may be several months in length as the schedule will be
based upon the needs of the store/region. Trainees on temporary
assignment will be put on the store schedule like all other senior
managers in the store.* Covered expenses while in the training
program include:* Temp housing while on temporary assignment
outside your home region* Flights and/or auto travel for temporary
assignments* One trip for spouse of Trainee for every 30 days away
from home region * Covered expenses for relocation to a new,
permanent position include:* One month pay at new rate to cover
incidental moving expenses* 30-60 days of temporary housing to get
settled* Two house hunting trips for family* One household pack and
move with our approved mover* $15K for Senior Manager position to
use for selling of house/purchase of new house, $20K for Store
Manager position OUR GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: At Micro Center, we
empower our employees to set their sights high and blaze their own
trails. This is a place where your future success and growth are
truly a result of your own efforts and achievements. Our teams are
made up of motivated individuals who work hard to advance their
careers. Join our team and see how hard work, loyalty, competitive
spirit and unwavering commitment to the customer can take you and
your career to new places. MICRO CENTER OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL
BENEFITS: Flexible Schedules & Excellent Pay Employee Discount that
includes a Friends & Family Discount Program Tuition Reimbursement
& Education Discounts Paid Time Off for Regular Associates Benefit
Coverage for Regular Full-Time Associates Esteemed Vendor & Company
Job Training Career Advancement Opportunities Micro Center offers a
balance between personal and professional interests, competitive
pay, an employee discount on merchandise, flexible retail schedules
and tuition reimbursement. In addition, a high-quality, competitive
cafeteria benefits program is available on the first of the month
following 60 days of active service to all full-time associates who
work at least 30 hours per week. Whether you're employed full-time
or part-time, Micro Center has many options available to support
your professional, health and wellness goals! Micro Center is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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