Store Manager in Training
Gnc
2 hours ago
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About
- About GNC
- Since 1935, GNC has been a global leader in health and wellness innovation,
- inspiring people to achieve their goals with a trusted and dynamic range of
- products. As #TeamGNC, we prioritize our consumers, constantly collaborating and
- developing new ideas to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Our team is passionate
- about driving change and turning aspirations into actions. We believe that good
- health is the greatest gift, and there's nothing more rewarding than helping
- others achieve it. Join us in empowering others to Live Well!
What We're Looking For
- GNC's Store Manager in Training (SMIT) position is a development focused role
- that is crafted to prepare an individual to manage their own store. Under the
- leadership of a Store Manager or District Manager, this hands-on program will
- teach you the skills and knowledge needed to successfully operate your own
- store, drive for results, and develop and lead your team.
- We are seeking a dynamic individual who embodies GNC's "Live Well"
- philosophy-living strong, living long, and living fit. At GNC, we celebrate the
- fact that everyone's journey to living well is unique. As a SMIT, you are part
- of team that is passionate about helping everyone win. With your understanding
- of business needs and passion for health and wellness, you find great excitement
- in offering tailored and innovative solutions to each customer.
What You'll Do
- This is a Full-Time Hourly Supervisory Position
- As a SMIT, we are invested in your growth and expect you to be as well. The SMIT
- role is a fast track to management, providing work assignments and training
- opportunities to prepare you for promotion from a SMIT to a Store Manager. As a
- SMIT you will learn and be expected to lead, coach, and support your team to
- provide exceptional service and guidance to our customers. Alongside a Store
- Manager or District Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the store,
- including business performance, product management, and ensure your team has the
- tools to succeed. You will support your store as a management team member and
- lead in a manner that is consistent with GNC values and policies. In this key
- role, you'll represent the GNC brand by offering expert product knowledge and
- promoting our "Live Well" message to customers.
- * Responsible for actively engaging with your leader in training initiatives,
- projects, and goals to support you on your path to promotion during the
- program.
- * Responsible for supporting the total shopping experience, including visual
- and operational elements, current sales initiatives, and the customer
- relationship that leads to sales and repeat business, i.e. MYGNC Rewards.
- * Ability to achieve and exceed personal sales and productivity goals, while
- helping sales associates to realize their sales potential.
- * Ability to build strong teams, demonstrate leadership, and managerial skills,
- such as giving feedback to store associates regarding work performance on an
- on-going basis, recruiting, hiring, and performance management.
- * Opening, closing and operating the retail facility. Including, but not
- limited to cash handling, inventory count and deposits according to GNC
- procedures.
- * Attending community fairs, conferences, meetings, and other public gatherings
- to promote the organization's mission and initiatives.
- Selection for the SMIT position does not guarantee promotion into a Store
- Manager position. At the end of 90 days, your performance will be assessed and
- evaluated to determine your eligibility for promotion to a Store Manager
- position. This assessment will include a variety of factors, including but not
- limited to performance, availability of openings, and willingness to accept a
- promotion at any location in the designated market.
Environmental Factors & Working Schedule
- * Must be able to stand or walk for up to eight hours a day.
- * Frequent reaching and bending and twisting - below waist and above shoulders.
- * Frequently required to use repetitive hand-to-finger motions and reach with
- hands and arms.
- * Frequently lifting up to twenty pounds, occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds.
- Push/pull up to 20 lbs.
- * Ability to climb ladders, reach and bend.
- * Work in temperatures ranging from 50 - 85 degrees - especially in our stock
- room areas.
- * Use of a computer up to 60 % of the time throughout the day.
- SMITs are expected to work five (5) days / forty (40) hours a week and adhere to
the guidelines below
- * SMITs of mall and strip center stores must work at least two nights during
- the week until closing, one weekend night and one other night.
- * Strip center SMITs must also work a full shift on Saturdays.
- * Mall SMITs are expected to work peak business days including weekends
- (Saturday & Sunday).
- * SMITs are expected to work a minimum of one full Sunday per month.
- * SMITs of downtown stores must also work during the lunch hour of 11am to 2pm
- Monday through Friday. Downtown SMITs must also work one night per week until
- closing if the store is open in the evening. SMITs of downtown stores are not
- required to work Saturdays.
- * SMITs are expected to work all major U.S. holidays that the store is open




