Management Trainee

Scope of Responsibilities:  Provides direct supervision to store employees in the absence of Store Manager. Assists Store Manager in training and development of subordinate staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies.  As a member of the management team, an MIT will be expected to drive the seven principles of customer service, drive store execution and performance. Under the supervision of the Store Manager, the MIT will maintain an engaged, productive store team through strong leadership, demonstrating initiative and leading by example.

Job Summary: Gains knowledge and experience required for promotion to Store Manager under direction of experienced personnel by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Job Duties:

• Receive training and perform duties in all store departments to become familiar with staff functions, operations, management viewpoints and company policy and practices that affect each phase of business
• Observe experienced workers to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards for performance of departmental duties
• Provide input in the development of an annual store operating budget, and operate the store within the budgetary guidelines
• Provide input and assist in the hiring, development, performance review, and disciplinary actions processes of store personnel
• Assist in the training of employees
• Assist in the assignment of duties and scheduling of staff to ensure payroll and productivity budget guidelines are met
• Assist in the management and balancing of the store inventory to ensure maximum turns while remaining in-stock for customer needs
• Insure in-store technology is being used to its fullest potential to insure a maximum return on investment of the technology and life span.
• Participate in the communication of corporate goals to all store personnel
• Ensure outstanding customer service is exhibited by all employees at all times
• Insure all Loss Prevention policies are followed by all employees and report deviations from said policies to Loss Prevention
• Implement and execute all corporate marketing, advertising and promotional programs
• May assist in the collections and management of all Kinney House Charge
• Receive all orders, follow handling requirements and insure timely shelf placement for Kinney Warehoused merchandise and Direct Store Delivery (DSD) merchandise
• Implement all Standards of Presentations (SOP), and Merchandise presentation guidelines in a timely fashion
• Interface with various auditors, inspectors, vendors and outside agencies in the absence of Store Manager
• Ensure the physical plant is maintained to protect customer and employee safety
• Perform all store clerk duties as needed
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education:

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: AS Degree or higher in Marketing, Business Management or related field

Experience:

• Preferred: 2 or more years previous experience in Merchandising, Store Management or related field

 Special Conditions of Employment

• Drug test
• Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring
• Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position

Note: Selection for the MIT position does not guarantee promotion into a Store Manager.  Promotion is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to performance and availability of management openings

Compensation:

 $22.00-25.00 per hour 

The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience and education. 

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.