Production Manager Trainee Jobs in Decatur, IL (NOW HIRING)

COMPANY SUMMARY

Rent One is proud to provide our customers with affordable home furnishings and appliances. Our customers choose us for our unmatched service, large in-stock inventory, flexibility, pre-approval, extra services, and convenient locations.

We are a trusted solution for customers looking for new or pre-owned products from today's top brands, and after forty years servicing thousands of happy clients, we're looking for Manager in Training (MIT) / Store Manager Trainee to help us get to next level.

JOB BENEFITS

As a Manager in Training at Rent One your goal is to move through our on-site training program that will prepare you to manage your own store. In this program you will learn how to foster an engaging and inclusive work environment for employees that translates into an amazing customer experience for our clients.

As a Store Manager, your impact in two-fold:

For employees, your role is to nurture their passion for helping others, while taking an active role in helping them build their careers and skill sets - putting them on the path for growth both professionally and financially.

For our clients, your role is to ensure they're receiving best-in-class service, while helping them find the right products and solutions that meet their needs and are within their budget.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Rent One is dedicated to ensuring our employees achieve their career goals. We're committed to the success of our team members and offer opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

The pay range we're offering is competitive and include opportunities for you to maximize your earning potential through bonuses (weekly/monthly), bonus time off, and other performance incentives.

We give our Store Managers the freedom and flexibility to build their own book of business, while also providing the foundational resources to support their team and growth. This role is as close as you can get to running a business without owning it!

Our Store Managers do a lot of us, which is why we give so much back in return. We offer multiple affordable medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, life/accidental death/dismemberment policy options, voluntary life, voluntary disability, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, tuition reimbursement, fitness benefit, and a 401(k) (with company match).

We'll also shower you with perks, including:

• Attire: Our online store has lots of affordable Rent One Gear to keep you in style and professional without breaking the bank.
• Employee Purchase Program: Out of this world savings on products and services at any of our Rent One or RNR (wheels & tires) locations.
• On-The-Job and Professional Development Training Programs: We like to meet employee's where they're at, then help them build a career they can be proud of while doing the type of work that they love. Regardless of where you are in your career, we have programs that will take you to the next level.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Previous rent-to-own and/or retail home furnishing experience is desirable, but not necessary (we train!)
• 2 - 4 years of supervisory or management experience (hiring and developing employees) in a retail environment preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Learn how to manage all aspects of daily store operations, including:

• Protect employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment.
• Ensure employee engagement and motivation while fostering a positive workplace and culture.
• Maximize store performance and efficiency through implementation of proper hiring, scheduling, training, performance management (coaching / discipline), and mentoring initiatives.
• Oversee and direct management of store: security, cash, financials, marketing initiatives, deliverables, recordkeeping, legal requirements, and reporting activities.
• Oversee and direct inventory control and ensure all merchandise is clean, attractive, and organized.
• Identify current and future customer requirements to stay responsive to market demands.
• Maintain the stability and reputation of the Rent One brand within the community you serve.
• Any other ad hoc tasks and/or responsibilities that may arise during daily operations.

ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES

Sales Manager Trainee, Retail Manager Trainee, Retail Store Manager, General Manager, Department Manager, Operations Manager

Must comply with drug-free workplace program and pass pre-employment drug screen and background checks.