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Blain's Farm & Fleet

Retail Manager Trainee

full-time•Bloomington

Summary

Location

Bloomington

Type

full-time

Experience

0-2 years

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About this role

Company & Benefits Information

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

 

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years!

  • Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
  • All major Holidays & Birthday off
  • Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
  • Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
  • Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
  • 401(K) with company match

Compensation

  • Base pay of $20.00/hr with Saturday & Sunday weekend premium pay $2.50/hr

*The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting but actual pay could be higher based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

 

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.


Job Duties

While participating in our Retail Management Training Program, you will experience hands-on training in all areas of store operation. Through this program, Trainees will:

  • Shadow, learn, assist, and support Store Management with the running of a Blain’s Farm and Fleet store
  • Learn basics of progressive disciplinary and performance improvements
  • Communicate with store associates and management
  • Learn the pillars of the Associate Recognition program (G.R.O.W.)
  • Fulfill duties of various store level associate positions
  • Learn, become familiar, and participate within each store department and the responsibilities associated with each
  • Perform morning walk-throughs of the entire store
  • Learn store HR processes and learn about the role of the Training Coordinator
  • Learn and participate in the Pricing Team activities which include, ad prep, ad set, ad take-down, price changes, etc.
  • Learn and participate in store support activities which include merchandise receiving, inventory control, warehouse location, stocking, BOPUS, ecommerce ship-to, etc.
  • Learn and assist with the associate interviewing process

Qualifications

  • Upon completion of the Manager Trainee Program; candidates must be available to relocate (Relocation Assistance Available)
  • Retail or customer service experience preferred
  • Flexibility to work nights & weekends to meet business needs
  • Ideal candidates will have a passion for providing excellent customer service
  • Valid driver’s license required

EEO Statement

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.

What you'll do

  • Trainees will receive hands-on training in all areas of store operation, including shadowing store management and fulfilling various store associate duties. They will also learn about HR processes and participate in pricing and inventory control activities.

About Blain's Farm & Fleet

Started in 1955 by Claude & Bert Blain and still family-owned and operated! We are an essential business serving all of our neighbors needs. Family values are at the heart of Blain’s Farm & Fleet. Those family values provide a strong sense of purpose and are why so many associates thrive in the Blain’s Farm & Fleet environment. As an associate of our family owned company, you’ll be treated like family, with dignity and respect.

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As a Retail Manager Trainee at Blain's Farm & Fleet, you will: trainees will receive hands-on training in all areas of store operation, including shadowing store management and fulfilling various store associate duties. They will also learn about HR processes and participate in pricing and inventory control activities..

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The Retail Manager Trainee position at Blain's Farm & Fleet is based in Bloomington, Illinois, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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