Store Director in Training - Colorado Springs Market

POSITION SUMMARY

Store Director-in-Training (Full-Time):  Focuses on training ambitious, entrepreneurial, and motivated retail professionals who are seeking an opportunity to join the industry leader in cultural attraction retail management. The on-the-job training, combined with in store mentoring, provides you with personalized attention to prepare you for one of our dynamic management opportunities.  

This position may require relocation upon completion of the training program and based on availability of open management positions.

Position Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have a strong retail sales background, an entrepreneurial spirit, great interpersonal skills, and love to sell. We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated the following: Ability to understand, and follow all guest service programs; Identify new ways to drive sales and achieve goals; Show dynamic leadership ability, hire and train staff, as well as to motivate staff to promote maximum performance; Ensures sales opportunities are maximized through the right product and communicates inventory opportunities to the corporate office; and Managed payroll and controllable profit within established guidelines. 

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equal relevant work experience
• Ability to relocate
• Minimum of 5 years retail experience
• Must have previous store manager experience
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of financial concepts to operate a retail environment
• Superior customer service abilities
• Solid leadership abilities to cultivate business partnerships and successfully develop and manage a store team
• Strong computer proficiencies in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook with the ability to efficiently learn new technologies
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to travel; extended overnight stays possible

We require the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         While performing the duties of this job, the Director-in-Training is frequently required to stand; walk and               use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms;           climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

·         The Director-in-Training must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

Event Network, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

External Job Description

Join our remarkable team!  Event Network is a specialty retailer offering the very best of products and guest service at cultural attraction gift stores.  We currently have an excellent career opportunity for Store Director-in-Training. If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can partner with a results-driven, customer-focused company, bring your talents to EVENT NETWORK! 

We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with EVENT NETWORK is just what you've been looking for.  You'll have the opportunity to join a team that takes pride in our Company Culture. Our mission is to create and maintain an environment where you are encouraged and inspired to develop yourself professionally and personally, where you are celebrated and motivated, and where we promote wellness through healthy living to enhance your quality of life.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that includes:   Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical /Dependent Care, Life/AD&D, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) Plan, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Store Discounts.