Leader in Training

Join Our Team! A Leader-in-Training (LIT), is part of ABC Fine Wine & Spirits’ leadership pipeline, developing into the store leaders of tomorrow. This hands-on, developmental role prepares Team Members to lead store operations by working closely with Team Leader and District Manager to ensure effective store performance. The program has a target completion time of 6 months, with the goal of transitioning into an Assistant Store Leader or Store Leader position.

• Demonstrate ABC’s Core Values with our Guests and Team Members every day.
• Complete all training within the LIT program, targeting completion in 6 months or less.
• Follow training timelines and competency checklists to ensure progression.
• Attend all LIT training sessions and meetings as scheduled.
• Travel to other stores as planned by the District Manager or LIT Program Manager.
• Identify opportunities to grow sales and enhance store operations.
• Help ensure consistent visual and operational merchandising standards.
• Develop knowledge in inventory control, replenishment, and merchandising.
• Perform key management tasks such as opening/closing the store, cash control, and receiving shipments.
• Build supervisory skills including delegation, scheduling, training, performance management, and discipline.
• Attend mandatory company training and participate in off-site or remote meetings.
• Support company-wide initiatives such as resets, remodels, new store openings, and in-store events.
• Communicate regularly with the District Manager, LIT Program Manager, and HR Business Partner about program progress and store needs.
• Support a clean and safe store environment.
• Upon program completion and leadership approval, apply to open Assistant Store Leader or Store Leader positions.
• Make sound business decisions and escalat when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the District Manager or LIT Program Manager.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• At least 6 months of retail leadership experience or a combination of 2 years of education in Business Management or a related field and equivalent experience.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs demand #IND
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• Maintain regular and predictable onsite attendance:
  All Team Members are expected to report to work as scheduled and remain onsite for the duration of their shifts.
• Reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of the job to ensure operational success and consistent service for our Guests.

• Continuously:
  Standing and moving about for extended periods (up to 8 hours or more).
• Frequently:
  Bending, lifting, and twisting (BLT) to move product and assist with merchandising.
• Frequently:
  Lifting and/or transporting up to 40 lbs. throughout the store and stockroom.
• Occasionally:
  Overhead lifting to place or retrieve items from high shelves.
• Occasionally:
  Use of ladders and step stools to access merchandise stored at varying heights.
• Frequently:
  Moving between sales floor, stockroom, and exterior areas of the store.

• Frequently:
  Visually inspect product labels, signage, and displays to ensure accuracy and presentation.
• Frequently:
  Detect and respond to visual cues such as Guest gestures, product placement, or safety hazards.

• Occasionally:
  Working in or with elevated locations and tools (e.g., ladders, stockroom).
• Occasionally:
  Exposure to outdoor weather conditions while maintaining the property or assisting Guests.
• Occasionally:
  Exposure to fumes or airborne particles when using cleaning solutions or supplies.
• Occasionally:
  Exposure to refrigerated temperatures (32–41ºF) when stocking or retrieving product in the cooler.
• Continuously:
  Moderate noise level in…