Retail Manager in Training - Beaverton, OR - 212

Retail Manager in Training

Great opportunity to learn our business and prepare yourself to move into our management team within 6 to 12 months while earning a wage consistent with what our assistant managers make that also includes great benefits.

Batteries Plus Retail Sales Management Career Opportunities

We are looking for motivated and competitive individuals who enjoy being a part of as well as building Teams and Growing a Business.

For this position we offer a highly competitive compensation package that consists of a base monthly bonus and individual performance incentives with a minimum guarantee of $23/hour for 6 months so you have the time needed to learn our business during your training (however with our incentivized compensation program you can earn up to the equivalent of $27/hour during this time guarantee period.) You will also earn on average 5 hours per week of overtime.

The gross pay range of $55000 to $80000 is the current actual range of total compensation for our Assistants to our Store Managers.

WHO WE ARE and What We Do

At Batteries Plus its all about solving problems for members of our community. People come to us with their valued items that are giving them trouble and we provide the batteries light bulbs phone and tablet repairs as well as the expert advice & the services necessary to make their concerns go away. It only takes a short while to understand what makes Batteries Plus different from other retailers in the eyes of our customers. We will take the time and provide individual attention to ask the appropriate questions to help us provide the right solutions to the problems they bring us. We regularly hear This is my favorite store.

As a Batteries Plus Manager in Training you will be responsible for learning all the products services sales processes and operational needs of the business. The goal is for you to quickly become an asset to the branch manager and the rest of the team. Youll be in an energetic store environment while you learn the necessary skills. A Yes we can help you with that and smile can go a long way and we believe our sales associates have the power to be the best moment in each customers day. We know you can earn a paycheck anywhere but not everywhere can you reflect at the end of the day on all the Smiles & ThankYous you earned from people whose day you made better.

You Can be a management trainee if You:

• Consider yourself a people person and enjoy meeting others.
• Are handy and love to learn new skills and new information. (You will even get to learn to fix phones!)
• Love working as a team and appreciate the chance to collaborate.
• Enjoy roleplaying and coaching to help team members excel
• Understand how to create a great customer service experience.
• Have a focus on quality and take pride in your work.
• Are comfortable with responsibilities like cash handling and store safety.
• Can keep cool and calm in a fastpaced energetic work environment.
• Can maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 Pounds

No prior experience with batteries or light bulbs is required as we will take care of the training all you need is a background in exceptional customer service & selling with leadership and management experience. As part of our investment in your longterm success with our company we will provide 3 to 4 weeks of dedicated training to help you learn our products systems customer service expectations and sales incentive opportunities available to you with a dedicated new hire trainer.

Batteries Plus is the nations largest and fastestgrowing battery and light bulb franchise of its kind offering a comprehensive selection of batteries light bulbs related products and services such as phone and tablet repair vehicle keycutting and fob programming that meet the growing demands of retail consumers and businesses alike. With over 700 locations and access to over 60000 unique battery and light bulb products Batteries Plus Bulbs has become the single source supplier for both retail and commercial customers for all battery and light bulb power needs.

Manager In Training Duties:

Customer Service / Sales

• Demonstrate a customerfirst mentality
• Greet customers determine needs & solve problems by asking questions
• Look for additional opportunities and needs
• Sell addon items participate in retail store and commercial sales activities to achieve sales goals and bonuses
• Operate technologybased Point of Sale & Product Lookup system to complete sales transactions
• Inbound phone sales/service
• Install large and small batteries in various devices including cellphones/tablets
• Function as a team player

Merchandising / Inventory

• Inventory stock maintenance and management
• Ship and/or deliver to commercial accounts
• Maintain a clean and full store appearance
• Build displays; to better market seasonal products
• Prepare the store for daily opening and closing

Management

• Observing Coaching and Role Playing
• Sales Management & Operational Leadership

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Minimum H.S. diploma/equivalent; Advanced degree in business or retail management preferred
• Minimum 35 years of retail management experience preferably within a durable goods setting. Experience must include commercial (outside) sales
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to effectively manage confrontational situations in a controlled and courteous manner
• Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong technical aptitude; and a basic understanding of electronics. Must have the ability to accurately read gauges and work with hands
• Must have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business including peak seasons and special events This includes the ability to work at multiple store locations as needed

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

This position requires the associate to regularly stand walk and use hands to handle or touch; frequently talk hear and lift up to 50 pounds; and occasionally sit stoop kneel crouch crawl reach above shoulders and lift more than 50 pounds.

The position requires the associate to regularly use electrical cables simple hand tools a magnifying glass spot welders automotive and electronic testing equipment as well as regular use of a phone fax computer and printer/copier.

While performing the responsibilities of this position the associate will occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals outdoor weather conditions and the risk of electrical shock.

Protective clothing and/or equipment used in this position includes goggles gloves and steeltoed shoes.

Reasonable accommodations if necessary and/or as required by law will be made available.

A Bit About Us:

Batteries Plus is the nations largest and fastestgrowing battery light bulb phone repair and key fob replacement franchise with a nationwide network of over 720 stores. We work hard here at Batteries Plus and we have a lot of fun while we do it. Whether you work in our warehouse one of our stores or at our corporate headquarters our goal remains the same: to satisfy our customers build trust and drive business while nurturing our team and working to be experts in our fields. Thats life at Batteries Plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer Disability/Vet

Required Experience:

Manager