Manager in Training
Job Locations CA-MB-Winnipeg Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 15 hours ago(10 / 29 / 2024 4 : 48 PM) ICIMS Job ID 2024-31961 # 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