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New Store Trainer Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

New Store - Service Department Lead

Fishers, IN · On-site

$16.75 - $23.25/hr

Fishers, IN Type: Full-Time | Store Opening in 2026! Lead with Heart. Serve with Purpose. At Meijer ... Support training for new hires and cross-training for high-potential team members. * Partner with ...

Fishers, IN Type: [Full-Time or Part-Time] | Store Opening in 2026! Lead with Craft. Serve with ... Support training for new hires and cross-functional team members. * Partner with leadership on ...

Fishers, IN Type: Full-Time | Store Opening in 2026! Lead with Purpose. Keep Every Aisle Ready for ... Support cross-training and serve as a leader in other departments when needed. What You'll Bring

NEW STORE COMING to Portage IN Join our team and live the Ollie-tude! : ( Ollie's Core Values ... Is a "talent grower" who provides coaching, training, development, evaluation, supervision, and ...

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What are New Store Trainers?

New Store Trainers are professionals responsible for preparing staff members before the opening of a new store location. They deliver training on company policies, customer service, product knowledge, and operational procedures to ensure a smooth store launch. New Store Trainers play a key role in building a strong team culture and setting standards for performance. Their work helps new employees feel confident and competent from day one, contributing to the store's overall success.

What is the difference between New Store Trainer vs Sales Associate?

AspectNew Store TrainerSales Associate
Primary RoleTrain new employees and ensure onboarding successAssist customers and sell products
Required CredentialsExperience in training, retail knowledgeHigh school diploma or equivalent, sales skills
Work EnvironmentTraining sessions, store floorCustomer-facing, sales floor
Employer UsageRetail chains, storesRetail stores, boutiques

The main difference is that a New Store Trainer focuses on onboarding and training new employees, while a Sales Associate primarily interacts with customers to drive sales. Both roles are essential in retail, but the New Store Trainer has a training and development focus, whereas the Sales Associate emphasizes customer service and sales performance.

What are some common challenges New Store Trainers face when onboarding a new team, and how can they be addressed?

New Store Trainers often encounter challenges such as varying levels of experience among new hires, time constraints for delivering comprehensive training, and ensuring consistent implementation of company standards. To address these, trainers typically use a mix of hands-on demonstrations, clear training materials, and regular check-ins to assess progress. Building rapport and fostering open communication within the team also helps create a supportive learning environment, ensuring everyone feels comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a New Store Trainer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a New Store Trainer, you need strong instructional and retail operations knowledge, often supported by prior retail experience and training certifications. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), point-of-sale (POS) systems, and onboarding materials is typically required. Exceptional communication, patience, and leadership skills help facilitate effective learning and motivate new staff. These abilities are crucial for ensuring consistent training delivery, smooth store openings, and well-prepared teams.
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Traveling Assistant Store Opening Coordinator

Traveling Assistant Store Opening Coordinator

Ollie's

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Ollie's Bargain Outlet rating

4.8

Company rating: 4.8 out of 10

Based on 340 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

631st of 714 rated retailers


Job description

The Assistant Store Opening Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Store Opening Coordinator with all aspects of store openings. This position is responsible for building fixtures, merchandising and training of new Associates. This role is required to provide guidance, delegation and coaching to Associates during the new store set up process.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Ensure meeting of daily timelines for fixture build, truck unload, ticketing, and merchandising through management and training of associates.
  • Provide guidance and instruction to Associates on new store project plans and expectations.
  • Maintain a safe work environment.
  • Ensure all safety regulations and requirements are met.
  • Provide encouragement and motivation to new store set up teams.
  • Schedule and monitor workload at new store locations.
  • Communicate frequently with Store Opening Coordinator to keep projects on schedule.
  • Ensure store layouts are implemented based on plans.
  • Assist with executing new store business strategies.
  • Complete tasks by assigned deadlines.
  • Assist with managing the staffing needs for new stores by maintaining hiring standards, recruiting, interviewing and candidate selection.
  • Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience in retail architecture or space planning preferred.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in management preferred.
  • Minimum of one year of retail experience in a supervisory role in a mid-size to large retail service-oriented business, or demonstration of skills and learning through an internal development program and selection process.
  • Working knowledge of computers; must be proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Physical Requirements:

  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures.
  • Duties may frequently involve the use of ladders and stairs.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Travel to new stores including overnight travel required.
  • Frequent lifting up to 70 lbs.
  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information or any other legally protected status.


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