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Manager in Training

Manager in Training

Leon's FurnitureWinnipeg, MB, CA
26 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Manager in Training

Job Locations CA-MB-Winnipeg Requisition Post Information

  • Posted Date 15 hours ago(12 / 9 / 2024 2 : 24 PM) ICIMS Job ID 2024-32230 # of Openings 1 Job Category Retail Management

Overview

Leon’s is an iconic Canadian company that has supported Canadian families for more than a century. We provide the products that transform a residence into a home. We are proud of our history and proud of the amazing team of associates who have worked hard to make Leon’s a household name, and the envy of our competitors.

Through our Manager-in-Training Programs, we’ve helped countless associates achieve rewarding, fulfilling, successful careers. We are currently seeking talented applicants for the position of Manager in Training . The ideal candidate shares our core values, which are deeply embedded in our culture and reflected in our actions :  Honesty. Integrity. Hard Work. Family.

Let us help you achieve your career ambitions through our world class leadership training programs, which provide the tools and training you need to be a successful Manager within our organization. Through the MIT program you will experience all areas of our business with the goal of finding permanent placement as a manager. Together we can continue to provide the level of sales and service excellence that made Leon’s a leader in the industry.

THE MANAGER-IN TRAINING (MIT) PROGRAM WILL HELP PREPARE YOU FOR THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Maintaining open communication with all departments within the store
  • Having a strong presence on the floor; being available and approachable; supporting our team of associates
  • Team development; creating an environment of teamwork, support and collaboration
  • Liaising with home office to share feedback and access information; ensuring associates and managers have access to the information they need to perform their jobs effectively
  • Training and people development; building a talent pool of future managers
  • Recruitment : conducting interviews, hiring and onboarding; ensuring a positive, successful orientation process for new associates
  • Resolving customer issues and providing a positive, seamless service experience
  • Managing daily store operations; ensuring company policies and procedures are met
  • Preparing for and conducting effective and engaging meetings
  • Supporting the General Manager and other department managers
  • Acting as Duty Manager : responsible for opening / closing store, addressing high-level issues and providing on-site support to associates and customers
  • Assisting in preparation and execution of promotions and events
  • Completing daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports
  • Managing the flow of merchandise throughout the store; bringing in new products and clearing out discontinued merchandise
  • Managing merchandise that is not available for sale; addressing product concerns with vendors and buyers
  • Ensuring general safety and security of store, associates, and customers
  • Other duties as assigned
  • This is a phenomenal opportunity and steppingstone towards a long-term successful career with opportunities to progress to other store management positions as well as Regional Management Opportunities for those who aspire to broaden their horizons.

    REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong leadership and people skills; leads by example
  • Trains, develops and inspires other to succeed
  • People-focused; a genuine desire to work with and help customers and associates
  • Goal-oriented
  • Personal commitment to continued self-development; ambitious and eager to learn and grow
  • Willingness to relocate advantageous but not necessary
  • And most importantly, a POSITIVE ATTITUDE!
  • WHY LEON’S?

  • On going training and development to ensure your success, including access to our internal training platform and extensive leadership development programs
  • A fast-paced, dynamic, and fun environment with a great team
  • A generous employee discount program
  • Partner discount programs
  • Annual Profit Sharing
  • Individual and Family Benefits Plan