Early Talent D14 OH West - Store Leadership Trainee

Early Talent - 2026 - D14 OH West - Store Leadership Trainee

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Store Leadership Trainee Program (SLT Program) prepares candidates for the role of Merchandising Manager or Operations Manager (Assistant Store Manager) at a Kohl’s store. New hires train for 8 weeks, while internal participants may train for a shorter period of time. Start dates are offered in February, May and July based on business needs.

After completing the SLT Program, Kohl’s will determine if the trainee may continue in employment as a Merchandising Manager or an Operations Manager. The career path for a Store Leadership Trainee is: SLT, Assistant Store Manager, Store Manager, District Manager.

• Discover Kohl’s store structure, areas of ownership and team responsibilities
• Learn all store operations and processes
• Engage in daily hands‑on experiences including in‑store merchandising, visual standards and continual product movement
• Work closely with a Coach, Mentor and HR Business Partners to learn how to effectively lead, motivate, and drive engagement among a team
• Join weekly touch‑bases with the Store Manager to recap the prior week’s training, align on the new week, share feedback and connect on needs
• Lead with a customer‑first mindset, demonstrate integrity and accountability, be a creative problem solver and foster an empathetic and inclusive culture
• Cultivate business acumen skills and learn how to make operationally sound business decisions
• Participate in dedicated programming to strengthen development and gain exposure to Kohl’s leadership
• Analyze sales and market trends to drive profitability while maintaining a strong customer‑first mindset
• Support schedule execution, sales projections and payroll management
• Participate in Leader on Duty shifts to provide a Customer First experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required (or expected completion within approximately 3 months of starting the SLT Program)
• Less than 18 months of retail management leadership experience
• Flexible schedule; must be available nights and weekends
• Highly adaptable and self‑motivated
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Great verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to make quick decisions and resolve conflicts
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical skills and superior critical thinking skills
• Strong people management skills and ability to develop talent
• Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Other

Retail

Fairborn, OH $50,000.00-$;
Dayton, OH $50,000.00-$

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