Store Manager In Training - Shreveport, LA

Sears is committed to improving the lives of our customers by providing quality services, products and solutions that earn their trust and build lifetime relationships. We are proud of our diverse, high-performance team work environment and we strive for continuous improvement through keen focus on growth, effectiveness and a sense of urgency. Individuals who are driven to earn our customers' trust and business every day, who act with integrity, who treat everyone fairly and value diversity, and who are accountable for their actions are welcome to show interest in becoming a member of our winning team.The Store Manager in Training position is an accelerated training and on-boarding program designed ideally to place a candidate into a Store Manager position within 3-6 months. The Store Manager in Training position learns similar duties and responsibilities of a Store Manager which include overall (P&L) financial performance of the store. This includes merchandise sales, Credit and other Miscellaneous Revenues, expense management, and achievement of profitability goals.Qualifications· The Store Manager in Training will proactively lead the store to ensure achievement of business goals in revenue, expense, profitability, customer satisfaction, inventory shrinkage, and associate morale.· Select, coach, and develop effective management staff in the store. Develop a diverse, high performing team. Take action as needed to ensure that all associates fully contribute to the store efforts.Requirements:Minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience with a retail store/field management.· Experience with managing others, preferably in retail or service environments.· Strong preference given to candidates with at least a Bachelor's degree.Competencies:· Strong drive for results.· Action-oriented, with strong skills in execution.· Strong skills in coaching and development.· Courage to address tough situations.· Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.· Ability to focus on critical issues and activities.· Knowledge of retail business and store operations.· Excellent communication skills.BenefitsMedicalDental Health Care Flexible Spending AccountStarbridge BenefitsShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityOptional Life InsuranceBusiness Travelers InsuranceCompany Paid Life InsuranceAssociate DiscountAdoption Assistance ConSern Loans for Education Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending AccountWorkLife SolutionsVoluntary BenefitsCommuter BenefitAssociate Stock Purchase Plan401(k) Savings PlanVacationNational HolidaysPersonal DaysKmart Advantage Rx Different eligibility rules apply to certain benefits. Some businesses do not offer all benefits shown. This information is neither a legal benefit document nor an agreement for continued employment. If there are any conflicts between the information presented here and the legal plan documents that govern each benefit plan, the legal plan documents will govern. Sears Holdings reserves the right to change or terminate any or all benefit plans at its discretion.Sears is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Company: Sears Holdings