Outlet General Manager in Training

Job Posting Title

Outlet General Manager in Training

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Outlet General Manager in Training (GMIT) is a structured leadership development role designed to prepare high-potential leaders for promotion to Outlet General Manager. Through hands-on experience, coaching, and progressive responsibility, the GMIT learns to lead all aspects of outlet store operations, including production, merchandising, financial performance, team leadership, and customer experience.

Working closely with the Senior Outlet/Sustainability Manager, Director of Supply Chain Management, and support teams, the GMIT builds the knowledge, skills, and judgment required to assume full store accountability. This role combines operational execution with intentional development and is typically filled by internal candidates but may be open to external candidates with comparable experience.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Execution & Learning

• Assist in leading daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures.
• Support execution across production, sales floor, transportation, and recycling operations.
• Learn and apply company standards for safety, loss prevention, and operational compliance.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and customer-ready environment.

Financial & Business Acumen Development

• Gain experience managing sales performance, payroll, and controllable expenses.
• Assist in reviewing financial reports and profit-and-loss statements to understand store performance.
• Support budgeting activities and cost-control initiatives.
• Learn to identify trends and recommend operational adjustments based on data.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Supervise and support store staff as delegated by the Senior Outlet/Sustainability Manager
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management processes.
• Model professional leadership behaviors and reinforce organizational expectations.
• Support initiatives to improve engagement, retention, and performance.

Production, Merchandising & Invento