141265BRPosting Title:Store Manager TraineeJob Description:Our Store Manager Trainees learn to successfully operate and lead within the Harbor Freight Tools environment. In partnership with Field Leadership, they manage teams to maximize the financial output, improve productivity and overall performance of various stores through the optimization of talent, operational execution, and delivering a rewarding customer experience. Our Store Manager Trainees solve complex problems using good judgment and business acumen. They are expected to embrace our Mission Statement and Success Drivers for the Store Manager position and model Harbor Freight’s Core Principles.

　　The anticipated salary range for this position is $68,050 – $97,808 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for a monthly bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 200 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Profit Maximization

　　Drive sales to exceed financial goals

　　Manage payroll and control expenses

　　Foster a results-driven store environment

　　Successfully execute special events

　　Operational Execution

　　Prioritize workload

　　Validate execution of standard operating procedures

　　Ensure compliance to company policies and procedures

　　A subject matter expert in all operational processes

　　Talent Optimization

　　Acquire high quality talent

　　Training and development

　　Performance management

　　Effectively staff and schedule

　　Create a team atmosphere

　　Customer Experience

　　Ensure a helpful environment

　　Ensure items are in-stock

　　Ensure items are priced right

　　Maintain a neat, clean, and organized store

　　Ensure a consistent and appropriate level of safety, both in staff behavior and in facility maintenance

　　Success Drivers:

　　Drive for Results

　　Uses data to set priorities and translates goals into action plans

　　Consistently pushes self and others for results

　　Manages internal and external communications

　　Building High Performance Teams

　　Acquires and retains the right talent

　　Trains, coaches and provides feedback

　　Develops team for growth

　　Problem Solving

　　Is solution oriented, sees problems as opportunities

　　Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers

　　Keeps the goal in mind and is not easily deterred

　　Managing and Measuring Work

　　Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions

　　Sets clear and measurable objectives

　　Monitors process, progress and results and provides effective feedback

　　Managerial Courage

　　Does not hold back what needs to be said and is not afraid to take action

　　Provides on-time, direct, complete, and actionable positive and corrective feedback to others

　　Customer Focus

　　Acts with internal and external customers in mind

　　Understands and teaches how operational execution directly affects the customer experience

　　Establishes and maintains relationships with customers and associates through respectful and effective communication

　　Auto req ID:141265BRState:WYCity:GilletteRequirements:Experience:

　　Minimum of two years of retail management experienceEducation:

　　Bachelor's/Associates Degree preferred or High School graduate/EquivalentPhysical Requirements:

　　Ability to intermittently lift, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds.

　　Requires standing and moving for an entire shift.

　　Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist.

　　Ability to safely climb up and down a ladder.

　　Ability to become forklift certified and physically able to operate a forklift in accordance with IIPP.

　　Ability to communicate with customers and associates in person and via email and telephone.

　　Availability:

　　Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, holidays, overnights and weekends as necessary to meet the needs of the business.

　　Regular attendance is an essential function of the job. Some travel required.

　　Address 1:2150 S Douglas Hwy #130About Harbor Freight Tools:We’re a family-owned business with over 45 years as a national tool retailer, and with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We are a $7 billion company with over 1,450 stores in 48 states, 27,000+ Associates, and one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country.Position Type:Full Time