CONFIDENTIAL: General Manager in Training | Retail Manager

Retail Manager / General Manager in Training Asheville NC Compensation: $48,000 – $52,000 base salary during initial training Shift/Working Hours: Full-Time, Standard Retail Store Hours (including opening, closing, and weekend coverage as needed)

About the role:

PrideStaff is partnering with an established apparel retailer specializing in rugged workwear and lifestyle apparel to find a hands-on Retail Store Manager with a direct path to General Manager. This active, floor-focused position begins with driving sales and learning the customer base before transitioning into full operational and financial leadership of the store.

What you will do:

• Lead daily sales floor operations, model excellent customer service, maintain visual merchandising standards, and oversee shift execution including opening and closing procedures.
• Master product specifications and fit across core workwear brands to train retail staff on selling techniques and product durability.
• Transition into General Manager responsibilities, taking ownership of store P&L, labor budgets, shrink reduction, team hiring/onboarding, and inventory forecasting.

What you will bring:

If you have these skills and characteristics, we want to hear from you!

• 3+ years of retail management or supervisory experience, preferably within Mens apparel, or outdoor/workwear retail.
• Strong business acumen with practical knowledge of retail math, inventory control, labor scheduling, and visual merchandising.
• A lead-by-example work style with the physical ability to work on your feet, organize heavy apparel/footwear stock, and deliver hands-on customer support.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart (The Perks!)

• Clear Career Path: Structured, rapid succession plan advancing from floor management directly into the General Manager role

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