Overall Job Summary The
Manager Trainee is responsible
for learning the duties of the Store
Manager position and
developing the skills required for a Store
Manager role. Primary
duties include delivering a Legendary Customer Experience, building
the team, driving sales, managing inventory, managing profit and
sales, expense control, reducing and managing shrink. Do you love
the life out here and want to share it with others? At Tractor
Supply we strive to make the life out here a little bit better each
day for both our neighbors and our teams. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities (Min 5%) As a
Manager Trainee, you will be
observing and learning the following duties and skills required for
a Store
Manager role: Recruiting, hiring, developing, evaluating,
disciplining, and retaining efficient team members. Delivering on
our promise of Legendary Customer Service through GURA:Greet the
Customer. Uncover Customer’s Needs & Wants. Recommend Product
Solutions. Ask to Add Value & Appreciate the Customer. Creating
and fostering a welcoming environment and sense of belonging in the
Store. Ensure that the power of diversity, equity and inclusion is
experienced everyday across our Team Members, Customers, Suppliers
and Communities. Ensure Team Members mirror the communities the
Store serves. Ensure a supportive and engaging experience for Team
Members and Customers by fostering different backgrounds,
experiences, perspectives, ideas and innovative thinking. Schedule,
organize, and plan daily activities for team members to ensure
efficient store operations. Leading team members to ensure the
customer has a Legendary shopping experience that differentiates
from the competition. Communicate company processes, policies, and
directives to team members. Evaluate those processes for
effectiveness and coordinate with District
Manager and/or Regional
Manager to eliminate problems. Learn how to create a desirable work
environment through promotions, recognition, and empowerment.
Problem solving and conflict resolution for both team members and
customers. Learn sales and profit management – accountable for
achieving top and bottom line. Promote a safe and productive work
environment Manage the daily merchandise flow to ensure adequate
in-stock and inventory controls. Learn the process of organizing
merchandise resets to company specifications on a periodic basis.
Implementing and sustaining merchandise presentation per company
standards. Evaluating competitive environment and working with
Operations and Merchandising teams to ensure quality and
performance. PAPERWORK:Train on daily, weekly, and monthly
processing of required paperwork including but not limited to
invoices, schedules, product orders and returns, and POs reports.
Train to do periodic sales forecasting, payroll analysis and budget
review. Train on documentation of team member evaluations and
corrective action. INVENTORY: Train on managing periodic price
changes. Train on communicating inventory needs to buyers and
distribution centers. Learn how to work with the buyers, supply
chain management, district
managers, and distribution centers to
solve inventory problems. SPECIAL PROJECTS: Learn how to coordinate
and conduct special sales events. Train to assist District
Manager
and other Store
Managers in solving district issues and support
operational needs. Community involvement. TEAM MEMBER RELATIONS:
Set the tone for and reinforce the mission and values of Tractor
Supply Company and consistently develop the store as the “Employer
of Choice”. Learn how to address team member issues and concerns,
working with HR team when necessary. Learn how to assess and
develop team members for advancement within the organization.
BUDGET/AUDITING Train to be responsible for budgeting and sales
forecasting. Learn how to be responsible for auditing store
processes. Required Qualifications Experience: Retail experience
and/or farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge is
strongly preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Must be at
least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
Education: High school diploma, Bachelor’s degree in
Agricultural-Science or Business related field preferred. Any
suitable combination of education and experience will be
considered. Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities Must have
valid driver’s license if you drive for company business. Process
information and merchandise through system and POS Register system.
Read, write, and count to accurately complete all documentation.
Freely access all areas of the store including selling floor, side
lot, stock area, and register area. Operate and use all equipment
necessary to run a store such as a dolly, hand-truck, forklift,
computer, and cash register. Move and transfer merchandise
generally weighing 0-50 lbs. throughout the store. Work varied
hours, days, nights, and weekends as business dictates, plus six
days a week during peak seasons in the spring and fall. Work a
minimum of 52 hours per week. Stand and walk for long periods of
time often up to four hours straight without a break. Travel to
other store locations and to company functions. Working Conditions
Normal office working conditions Physical Requirements Standing
(not walking) Sitting Walking Kneeling/Stooping/Bending Reaching
overhead Driving a vehicle Lifting up to 50 pounds Disclaimer This
job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for
the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a
comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should
perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor. Company Info
At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members
are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard
work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting
them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We
understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their
families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and
sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the
future. Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision
coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance,
paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning
resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all
full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time
new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least
15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback
period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If
the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will
be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous
service. Please visit this link for more specific information about
the benefits and leave policies applicable to the position you’re
applying for.
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