Store Manager in Training

The Atwoods Manager in Training (MIT) Program is a hands‑on leadership development track designed to prepare you for a future role as an Assistant Manager or Store Manager. This structured program lasts 5 weeks or longer, depending on individual learning pace and operational needs. MITs will rotate through a minimum of three (3) Atwoods store locations, gaining experience with different teams, customer bases, and operational environments.

• Lead and support a store team in alignment with “ONE TEAM ONE DIRECTION” directives.
• Build and maintain an environment that reflects the ATWOODS WAY.
• Execute merchandising standards to drive sales and consistency.

Learn to build your team through the company direction for recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, training, task management, mentoring, coaching, and annual reviews.

• Support safety, security, housekeeping, and facility maintenance.
• Participate in opening and closing procedures.
• Use company systems including inventory, POS, and reporting.
• Review operational reports including P&Ls and merchandise performance.
• Execute price changes, signage, and marketing programs.
• Model professionalism, attendance, and communication.
• Follow company policies and employee handbook guidelines.
• Complete 5 week training course successfully.

Be a team player and assist others within the company as needed with a positive attitude

Communicate in a professional and respectful manners to both internal and external partners

Follow the employee handbook guidelines

Note:

Job duties listed above may be changed as the business needs dictates. Teamwork and being flexible to take on new challenges and potentially relinquishing past responsibilities may be required.

Qualifications and educational requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and/or relative experience preferred.

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in retail management preferred.

Preferred

Skills:

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (email)

Typing emails, letters and drafting pertinent business plans as necessary

Review reports such as P & L’s, sales/margin reports, merchandise reports, etc.

Program Completion: Upon successful completion of the MIT program, candidates may be placed into a Store Manager role depending on performance and openings.