Store Manager Trainee Jobs

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 184 hours per year, which includes 64 hours of Floating Holidays, and paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law. The Company observes two (2) Company paid holidays.
Responsibilities:
Profit Maximization

• Manage payroll and control expenses
• Successfully execute special events
• Foster a results-driven store environment
• Drive sales to exceed financial goals

Operational Execution

• Prioritize workload
• Validate execution of standard operating procedures
• A subject matter expert in all operational processes
• Ensure compliance to company policies and procedures

Talent Optimization

• Effectively staff and schedule
• Acquire high quality talent
• Performance management
• Training and development
• Create a team atmosphere

Customer Experience

• Ensure items are in-stock
• Ensure a consistent and appropriate level of safety, both in staff behavior and in facility maintenance
• Ensure a helpful environment
• Ensure items are priced right
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized store

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
• Develops team for growth
• Trains, coaches and provides feedback

Problem Solving

• Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers
• Keeps the goal in mind and is not easily deterred
• Is solution oriented, sees problems as opportunities

Managing and Measuring Work

• Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions
• Monitors process, progress and results and provides effective feedback
• Sets clear and measurable objectives

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

• Understands and teaches how operational execution directly affects the customer experience
• Establishes and maintains relationships with customers and associates through respectful and effective communication
• Acts with internal and external customers in mind

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of retail management experience

Education:

• Bachelor's/Associates Degree preferred or High School graduate/Equivalent

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to intermittently lift, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to become forklift certified and physically able to operate a forklift in accordance with IIPP.
• Ability to safely climb up and down a ladder.
• Requires standing and moving for an entire shift.
• Ability to communicate with customers and associates in person and via email and telephone.
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist.

Availability:

• Regular attendance is an essential function of the job. Some travel required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, holidays, overnights and weekends as necessary to meet the needs of the business.

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 $6.75+ billion company with over 1,350 stores in 48 states, 25,000+ Associates, and one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country.
At Harbor Freight, we value people above all else. We value who you are, what you’ve experienced, and how you see the world. We believe our differences make us stronger. We’re looking for talented individuals who are in pursuit of personal and professional growth, have a team-first attitude, and can lead by our core values.

Full Time

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• The games should take 3-5 minutes.
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