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JC Licht

Management Trainee - Geneva

Geneva, IL · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

We are currently hiring Management Trainees throughout our Geneva location! JC Licht founded in ... When necessary, must also administer disciplinary action in accordance with company policy.

JC Licht

Management Trainee - Geneva

Geneva, IL · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

We are currently hiring Management Trainees throughout our Geneva location! JC Licht founded in ... When necessary, must also administer disciplinary action in accordance with company policy.

J C Licht

Management Trainee - Glenview

Glenview, IL · On-site

$19 - $22.75/hr

We are currently hiring a Management Trainee for our Glenview location! JC Licht founded in 1907 ... When necessary, must also administer disciplinary action in accordance with company policy.

J C Licht

Management Trainee - Glenview

Glenview, IL · On-site

$19 - $22.75/hr

We are currently hiring a Management Trainee for our Glenview location! JC Licht founded in 1907 ... When necessary, must also administer disciplinary action in accordance with company policy.

State of Illinois

Assistant Unit Director

Kankakee, IL · On-site

$81K - $118K/yr

... Administrator Trainee level. OR * (2) One year of administrative experience in or applicable to the planning, formulation and implementation of therapeutic and rehabilitative treatment programs.

JC Licht

Management Trainee - Evanston

Evanston, IL · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

We are currently hiring a Management Trainee for our Evanston location! JC Licht founded in 1907 ... When necessary, must also administer disciplinary action in accordance with company policy.

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SIU Medicine

Clinic Nurse - Trainee

Springfield, IL · On-site

Google Chrome, Safari Description The Clinic Nurse Trainee is an opportunity for individuals who ... manager/administrator. Qualifications - Actively enrolled in an RN program with an expected ...

JC LICHT

Management Trainee - Evanston

Evanston, IL · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

We are currently hiring a Management Trainee for our Evanston location! JC Licht founded in 1907 ... When necessary, must also administer disciplinary action in accordance with company policy.

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JC Licht

Management Trainee - Evanston

Evanston, IL · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

We are currently hiring a Management Trainee for our Evanston location! JC Licht founded in 1907 ... When necessary, must also administer disciplinary action in accordance with company policy.

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Management Trainee - Geneva

JC Licht

Geneva, IL • On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 9 days ago

JC Licht rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 51 rated home improvement retailers

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Want to be a part of the most AUDACIOUS and radically EXCELLENT Paint, Decorating, & Hardware Retailer in the Country? Join our amazing team where you are not only a part of growing company but also a family! The JC Licht family where everyone is equally important. We are currently hiring Management Trainees throughout our Geneva location!
JC Licht founded in 1907, Is a full-service paint, hardware, and decorating retail destination featuring Benjamin Moore products. We presently have 66 locations throughout Chicago, Wisconsin, and Indiana. There are exciting opportunities for growth throughout this region. If you are looking for a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for providing incredible customer service, then JC Licht wants you!
Summary: The primary responsibly of Store Management is to monitor operations and profitability of the store and provide support to the store as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Human Resources:
  • Active involvement in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of store team members.
  • Must ensure that all store employees have a working knowledge of various products. When necessary, develop training programs.
  • Must ensure employees deliver excellent customer service to our customers.
  • Encourage a viable team-oriented working environment through good communication.
  • Ensure that the store is properly staffed at all times.
  • Must supervise employees.
  • Conduct periodic performance reviews for the purpose of assessing employee performance. When necessary, must also administer disciplinary action in accordance with company policy.
  • Ensure that the store complies with all federal/state regulations and company policies including, but not limited to: ADA, EEOC, Workers Compensation - Wage & Hour, Sexual Harassment, etc.

Store Operations:
  • Maintaining the store's appropriate inventory levels to ensure that it meets customer needs and is aligned with budget.
  • Control inventory losses through proper controls and notations.
  • Control expenses.
  • Ensure that the store is properly opened and closed in accordance with company policy.
  • Complete all paperwork reports in a timely and accurate manner.
  • To maintain merchandising standards established by JC Licht Senior Management Team including window displays, sales floor displays, promotional displays etc.
  • To actively participate in store activities including unloading of trucks, stocking shelves, carrying merchandise out for the customer, having the ability to lift a determined weight of merchandise and delivering paint when needed.

Financial Management:
  • Monitoring accounts payable, accounts receivable and banking procedures. Resolve problems as necessary.
  • Understand and utilize various business reports to identify sales, gross margin, and expense control opportunities.
  • Maintain a complete understanding of the company's purchasing policies and procedures.

Customer Focus:
  • Resolve customer issues in a proper and efficient manner.
  • Assist all customers in a professional and timely manner upon them entering the retail store.
  • Answer customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner per company guidelines
  • Provide knowledgeable assistance to customers with all product lines and services offered by the retail store.
  • Ensure that the physical appearance of the store is maintained and that all equipment is in excellent working condition.
  • To suggestively sell additional merchandise to the customer assisting the customer in completing their projects.
  • Present a professional, neat appearance, maintain a good attendance record and arrive to work at the scheduled time.

Account Management:
  • Provide support in the development of new accounts and increase sales of current accounts through a targeted sales initiative.
  • Ensure that commercial accounts are properly set up and administered.
  • Assist with outside sales calls when necessary.
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in the JC Licht Employee Handbook.

Benefits (available to employees averaging 30 hours a week)
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accournts & Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with Matching
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Short Term & Long Term Disability
Voluntary Life insurance, Accident Insurance & Critical Care
Paid Training
Paid Holidays and Time Off
Referral program
Employee discount
Bonus Plans
Salary: $20-$22/ hr depending on experience
Requirements
  • Requires a two or four year college degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Effective financial planning and management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Minimum of 2 years retail experience, preferably industry related. Background in inside sales a plus.
  • Job involves a wide variety of tasks including bending, lifting, and sitting.
  • Individual must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Individual will be required to work up to 50 hours per week.

Salary Description
$20-$22/ hr depending on experience

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