About the Role
The Manager in Training (MIT) will learn overall store operations, including expenses, merchandising, operations standards, compliance, safety, and security. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional partners to execute the business strategy and build a supportive store culture aligned with the company's mission.
Responsibilities
- Learn to lead a team that delivers a differentiated customer experience, prioritizing customers over tasks.
- Learn to listen and respond to internal and external customers, building strong relationships.
- Learn to drive change in key areas impacting customer experience and use feedback for coaching.
- Learn to inspect store pages for accuracy to prevent negative customer experiences.
- Learn to manage the appearance, cleanliness, and upkeep of the retail building and equipment.
- Learn how to create and oversee the day-to-day execution of the strategic plan, driving sales and profitability.
- Learn to make business decisions by assessing market competition, understanding customer insights, and leveraging company reporting.
- Learn to demonstrate corporate citizenship by maintaining compliance with all required company directives, deadlines, publications, standards, meetings, and policies and procedures.
- Learn how to ensure compliance with all safety and security policies and procedures.
- Learn how to demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, leading the team and holding others accountable.
- Learn how to inspect all schedules for proper allocation and guidelines to support peak traffic times, key holiday events, and weekends.
- Learn to promote a FUN, inclusive, and Put People First working atmosphere that encompasses Core Values.
- Learn to act as the cultural ambassador, creating and initiating plans that drive improvements in Associate engagement and retention.
- Learn to develop, implement, and monitor store leaders’ Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
- Learn to establish performance and development goals for Assistant General Managers and provide mentoring, coaching, and regular feedback.
- Learn how PGATSS demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Learn to recruit, hire, and retain a passionate team for area-specific knowledge and expertise.
- Learn to oversee compensation, disciplinary, or staffing/human resources-related actions by following company standards and policies.
Requirements
- Candidates must have strong listening and interpersonal skills.
- Candidates must possess good verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate cross-functionally.
- Candidates communicate expectations and standards to execute company programs.
- Candidates must have strong strategic skills and the ability to effectively forecast business needs and develop comprehensive solutions to complex problems.
- Candidates must be able to identify opportunities and solutions to increase sales and strengthen operational processes.
- Candidates must possess advanced computer skills with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook.
- Candidates must possess the skills to manage conflict, lead conflict resolution & hold others accountable.
- Strong business acumen with complete accountability for P&L management.
- Candidates must be able to organize multiple priorities to ensure that resources are properly allocated to meet objectives.
- Candidates must be able to lead by example and, through daily actions, enforce a high standard of customer service.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, climb up and down a ladder, move throughout the store, and lift a 30 lb. box overhead.
- Candidate must be able to work a flexible work week, and work nights, weekends, and holidays depending on business needs.
- Candidate relocation is required.
Skills
- Communication
- Listening
- Interpersonal skills
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Cross-functional communication
- Strategic skills
- Forecasting
- Problem-solving
- Sales analysis
- Operational process improvement
- Advanced computer skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Outlook
- Conflict management
- Conflict resolution
- Accountability
- Business acumen
- P&L management
- Organization
- Prioritization
- Leadership
- Customer service
Location
- Relocation required
Work Type
- Full-time
- Flexible work week
- Nights
- Weekends
- Holidays
Experience Level
- Three (3) years of experience in sales, management, or people development.
Education Level
- G.E.D. or high school diploma
- College degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- 66,500-72,000
About the Company
- PGA TOUR Superstore is operated by Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc., a subsidiary of AMB Sports and Entertainment.
- Our stores are located across the US with our Store Support Center and Customer Care Center located in Roswell, GA.
- Our shared ambition is to be the premier golf retailer in the world, focused on growing the game and inspiring people to play their best!
- Our Associates deliver world-class service to our customers with unparallelled golf experiences on our putting greens, Studios, and hitting bays all with state-of-the art technology delivering game-changing opportunities at every turn.
- With access to award-winning product knowledge training, Associates quickly build confidence and establish meaningful connections with everyone coming through our doors.
- Golf’s greatest brands are in our stores offering performance, style and value – with both new and pre-owned clubs.
- Our amazing Services Associates can repair and regrip clubs and have customers heading out to the courses with the best advantage.
- Our Instructors are PGA pros and coach customers to reach their goals with equipment fitting exactly to their needs & playing styles informed by sport-leading Trackman technology.
- Every store features the very best in golf apparel for Men, Women, and Juniors and an unmatched collection of footwear options.
- For more information, visit: PGA TOUR Superstore
Equal Opportunity
- PGA TOUR Superstores is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- We comply with all laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex/gender, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status.
- Employment discrimination isn’t just unlawful, it violates our policies and is not who we are.
- Every associate at every level in the organization is prohibited from engaging in any form of discrimination.
- An associate who believes s/he is being discriminated against should report it immediately to the Human Resources department.
- The law and our policies prohibit retaliation against anyone for making such a report.
