About the position
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 a 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.
Responsibilities
- Actively engage with your leader in training initiatives, projects, and goals to support your path to promotion during the program.
- Support the total shopping experience, including visual and operational elements, current sales initiatives, and customer relationships that lead to sales and repeat business.
- Achieve and exceed personal sales and productivity goals, while helping sales associates realize their sales potential.
- Build strong teams, demonstrate leadership, and managerial skills, such as giving feedback to store associates regarding work performance.
- Recruit, hire, and manage performance of store associates.
- Open, close, and operate the retail facility, including cash handling, inventory count, and deposits according to GNC procedures.
- Attend community fairs, conferences, meetings, and other public gatherings to promote the organization's mission and initiatives.
Requirements
- Must be able to stand or walk for up to eight hours a day.
- Frequent reaching, bending, and twisting - below waist and above shoulders.
- Frequently required to use repetitive hand-to-finger motions and reach with hands and arms.
- Frequently lift up to twenty pounds, occasionally lift up to 40 pounds, and push/pull up to 20 lbs.
- Ability to climb ladders, reach, and bend.
- Work in temperatures ranging from 50 - 85 degrees, especially in stock room areas.
- Use of a computer up to 60% of the time throughout the day.
