Store Manager in Training

Company Description

As the global leader in health and wellness innovation since 1935, GNC motivates people to reach their goals with the most trusted and exciting selection of products in the industry. #TeamGNC works hard to ensure that our consumers come first. We cultivate and collaborate on new ideas, bringing innovative solutions to the forefront and testing new solutions to translate goals into action.

Our team members are advocates for change and innovation.

There is no greater gift than good health and no greater satisfaction than helping others to achieve it. Be a part of helping others to Live Well!

GNC's Store Manager in Training (SMIT) position is a development‑focused role that prepares an individual to manage their own store. Under the leadership of a Store Manager or District Manager, this hands‑on program teaches the skills and knowledge needed to successfully operate your own store, drive results, and develop and lead a team. We seek a dynamic individual who embodies GNC's "Live Well" philosophy—living strong, living long, and living fit.

This is a Full‑Time Hourly Supervisory Position. As a SMIT, you will learn and be expected to lead, coach, and support your team to provide exceptional service and guidance to our customers. Alongside a Store Manager or District Manager, you will oversee daily operations of the store, including business performance, product management, and ensuring your team has the tools to succeed.

You will represent the GNC brand by offering expert product knowledge and promoting our "Live Well" message to customers.

• Engage with your leader in training initiatives, projects, and goals to support your path to promotion.
• Support the total shopping experience, including visual and operational elements, current sales initiatives, and the customer relationship that leads to sales and repeat business, i.e., MYGNC Rewards.
• Achieve and exceed personal sales and productivity goals, while helping sales associates realize their sales potential.
• Build strong teams, demonstrate leadership, and managerial skills such as giving feedback to store associates regarding work performance on an ongoing basis, recruiting, hiring, and performance management.
• Open, close and operate the retail facility, including cash handling, inventory count and deposits according to GNC procedures.
• Attend community fairs, conferences, meetings, and other public gatherings to promote the organization's mission and initiatives.

Selection for the SMIT position does not guarantee promotion into a Store Manager position. At the end of 90 days, your performance will be assessed and evaluated to determine eligibility for promotion to a Store Manager position. The assessment will include various factors, including but not limited to performance, availability of openings, and willingness to accept a promotion at any location in the designated market.

• Must be able to stand or walk for up to eight hours a day.
• Frequent reaching, bending, and twisting below waist and above shoulders.
• Frequently required to use repetitive hand‑to‑finger motions and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently lift up to twenty pounds, occasionally up to 40 pounds. Push/pull up to 20 lbs.
• Can climb ladders, reach and bend.
• Work in temperatures ranging from 50–85°F—especially in our stock room areas.
• Use of a computer up to 60% of the time throughout the day.

SMITs are expected to work five (5) days / forty (40) hours a week and adhere to the guidelines below:

• SMITs of mall and strip center stores must work at least two nights during the week until closing, one weekend night and one other night.
• Strip center SMITs must also work a full shift on Saturdays.
• Mall SMITs are expected to work peak business days including weekends (Saturday & Sunday).
• SMITs are expected to work a minimum of one full Sunday per month.
• SMITs of downtown stores must also work during the lunch hour of 11 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday. Downtown SMITs must also work one night per week until closing if the store is open in the evening. SMITs of downtown stores are not required to work Saturdays.
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