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POSITION SUMMARY
The Sears Retail Management Development Program is designed to develop talented associates into high-performing managers and leaders within the retail store field organization. We are one of the nation's largest and most successful retailers, operating nearly 900 full-line stores and 1,100 specialty stores, along with related service businesses. Historically rich yet thoroughly modern and innovative, we are the only retailer where consumers can find each of the Kenmore, Craftsman, DieHard and Lands' End brands together - among the most trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. We also offers a variety of merchandise and services through its web sites and several specialty catalogs.
LOCATION
Sears Retail locations nationwide
QUALIFICATIONS >>
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Retail related major to be received in Fall 2010 - Spring 2011
- Strong academic performance
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Involvement in extracurricular activities
- Dedication to Customer Service
- Strong Communication skills
- Permanent Employment Authorization/U.S. Citizen
RESPONSIBILITES >>
You'll start in the Retail Management Development Program, a comprehensive 6 month program designed to develop talented associates into highly skilled managers capable of handling the various operations critical to the success of our stores.
The Retail Management Development Program is made up of the following building blocks that are critical to leadership development:
- In-Store Rotations -During the program, you'll rotate through all selling and non-selling areas of the store, such as receiving, replenishment, merchandising, in-store support, operations, human resources and asset protection. You'll learn the skills required in each role but will also gain a macro view of how they all work together. As in all of our store management positions, you'll have to be prepared to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed
- Mentor Relationship - Critical to your development will be relationships with high - performing managers and leaders at Sears who have proven themselves as drivers of business performance and coaches and developers of people
- Structured Development - You will receive structured training and development through multiple media. Technical and leadership skills will be delivered through on-line and classroom-based experiences. As a final step in your training, you'll be given a special assignment where you're given management responsibilities for an area within the store, challenging you to apply the skills you've learned through the training program to real situations
- Networking Opportunities - We've learned from our former trainees that the ability to interact with peers and proven leaders within the company is an important part of ongoing development; therefore, we ensure you have these opportunities. These interactions allow you to share common struggles and grow through shared experiences
Throughout the program, you'll receive periodic feedback from managers with whom you've worked.
POTENTIAL CAREER PATH >>
Management Trainee > Softlines Support Coach > Hardlines Support Coach > Operations Support Coach > Store Coach
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* Please review our staffing process to learn how to be considered for any of our college programs.
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