Manager Trainee

Tractor Supply - Nanticoke, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Nanticoke, PA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Manager Trainee at Tractor Supply Company is designed to prepare individuals for the Store Manager role by providing hands-on experience in various aspects of store operations. This position focuses on delivering exceptional customer service, managing inventory, driving sales, and developing team members while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn the duties of the Store Manager position.
• Deliver a Legendary Customer Experience through GURA: greet customers, uncover needs, recommend solutions, and appreciate customers.
• Recruit, hire, develop, evaluate, discipline, and retain team members.
• Schedule, organize, and plan daily activities for team members to ensure efficient store operations.
• Lead team members to ensure a Legendary shopping experience.
• Communicate company processes, policies, and directives to team members and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Create a desirable work environment through promotions, recognition, and empowerment.
• Problem solve and resolve conflicts for team members and customers.
• Manage daily merchandise flow and ensure adequate inventory controls.
• Organize merchandise resets to company specifications.
• Train on daily, weekly, and monthly processing of required paperwork.
• Train on managing periodic price changes and communicating inventory needs.
• Learn to coordinate and conduct special sales events and assist in solving district issues.
• Set the tone for team member relations and develop the store as the 'Employer of Choice'.
• Train to be responsible for budgeting and sales forecasting.

Requirements

• Retail experience and/or knowledge in farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding is preferred.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.
• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Agricultural-Science or Business related field preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Valid driver's license for company business.
• Ability to process information and merchandise through the system and POS Register.
• Ability to read, write, and count accurately for documentation.
• Ability to access all areas of the store including selling floor, stock area, and register area.
• Ability to operate necessary store equipment such as dolly, hand-truck, forklift, and cash register.
• Ability to move and transfer merchandise weighing 0-50 lbs.
• Willingness to work varied hours, days, nights, and weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance options
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling