RETAIL STORE/GENERAL MANAGER ONBOARDING PROGRAM

Houston, TX, United States

** RETAIL STORE/GENERAL MANAGER ONBOARDING PROGRAM**

**Job Category****:** Retail Leadership **Requisition Number****:** RETAI003088 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**MICRO CENTER** is the nations leading computer and electronic device big box retailer! Join our leadership team as a Retail General Manager as we embark on our upcoming growth with new stores opening over the next 3 years. Our technology super store has an industry-leading 40,000+ selection of premier computer products and the most knowledgeable staff in the business. We just grand re-opened our new store concept called the Store of the Future in Tustin, CA. This concept sets the stage for our new stores nationwide. Check out this You Tube video link of our Tustin, CA store:

As you can see from this video, exciting times are here at Micro Center! Our growth over the last two years has been exponential and the best is yet to come! If you have a passion for technology and electronics paired with experience managing high volume, big box retail stores plus the ability to relocate within your geographic region, apply today! Launch your electronics retailing career to the next level by joining Micro Center.

**Micro Center is seeking tech savvy, high volume, big box Retail Store General Managers for our upcoming new store openings.** This **Store/General Manager Onboarding Program** for both new stores and current stores has been created to ensure that our new General Managers are fully equipped for success once assigned to their location. **At this time, only candidates with high volume (30 Million +) and a minimum of 5-10 years of big box Retail Store General Manager experience will be considered.** We are interested in candidates who are able to be based out of any current or new store openings in either the Mid-West, East, or South-Eastern regions of the country. The **Store/ General Manager Onboarding Program** consists of the following:

**RESPONSIBILITIES AND ONBOARDING SPECIFICS:**

The program will consist of six to twelve months of onboarding in the four major focus areas of our stores Sales, Operations, Service and Human Resources to ensure that you will learn all senior management functions within a Micro Center store

* Whenever possible, training will take place in the higher performing stores, close to your current market/region

* You will be partnered with a Store Manager(s) who will be your champion(s) but youll also work closely with District Managers and Home Office Vice Presidents during your onboarding.

* Once initial onboarding is completed, you will be eligible for any open General Manager position. Should there not be a suitable match within your designated region, you will work with your District Manager to assist both within and outside the district where needed to gather additional Micro Center retail experience. An additional compensation increase will be given for all permanent placements/moves. A strong relocation package will also be included and will be discussed during the interview process.

* You will attend all Home Office Retail Leadership Meetings (4 annually that include the following: General Managers, Sales Managers, Operations Managers and Service Managers)

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:**

Our ideal candidate should have minimum of 5+ years of experience with a major big box retailer in a high-volume (30 Million +), 30,000+ square-foot store, with at least 75 employees and full accountability for profit and loss.

* Background must include heavy emphasis on and experience in sales management, merchandising, human resources, operations and freight flow, customer service function and all other aspects of retailing.

* The ability to generate sales, hire, retain and coach qualified employees, execute corporate initiatives and analyze the competition are necessary functions in this position.

* Previous retail electronics experience is preferred but not required

* A bachelors degree is preferred but not required

* Ability to relocate (with our assistance) to one of our current or new locations within the pre-determined region of choice (East Coast, Midwest, South, or West Coast)

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:**

* Locations/Regions are defined as followed: (please indicate on your application your preferred region for placement; if you are open to additional regions, please indicate that)

+ East Coast Cambridge, MA; Paterson, NJ; Brooklyn, NY, Queens, NY, Yonkers, NY, Long Island, NY; St. Davids, PA; Rockville, MD, Towson, MD; Fairfax, VA

+ Midwest Mayfield Hts., OH, Columbus, OH, Sharonville, OH; Madison Hts., MI; Chicago, IL, Westmont, IL; Brentwood, MO, St. Louis Park, MN; Overland Park, KS;

+ South Marietta, GA, Duluth, GA; Houston, TX, Dallas, TX;

+ West Coast - Denver, CO; Tustin, CA

* We ideally will make offers in metro markets where we have multiple stores, but location will not be the only consideration when choosing your primary onboarding location and onboarding location rotation.

* Temporary assignments in additional locations during onboarding may vary in length. Travel to and from your primary onboarding location and home for days off etc. will be accommodated and built into the onboarding travel schedule.

* Covered travel expenses during the onboarding program include the following: airfare, mileage, meals and hotel stays.

* Relocation expenses will be covered once a permanent location has been accepted. The relocation package will include a variety of outstanding benefits. Details of the full relocation package will be discussed in the interview process.

**OUR GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:**

At Micro Center, we empower our employees to set their sights high and blaze their own trails. This is a place where your future success and growth are truly a result of your own efforts and achievements. Our teams are made up of motivated individuals who work hard to advance their careers. Join our team and see how hard work, loyalty, competitive spirit and unwavering commitment to the customer can take you and your career to new places.

**MICRO CENTER OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS:**

* Esteemed Vendor & Company Job Training

* Career Advancement Opportunities

* Medical, Dental & Vision Benefit Coverage

* Paid Time Off Plans that include vacation and absence time

* Company Paid Life Insurance

* Employee Discount that includes a Friends & Family Discount Program

* Tuition Reimbursement & Education Discounts

Micro Center has many options available to support your professional/career goals and your personal health and wellness goals. Full time associates are eligible for the competitive cafeteria benefits program on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Learn more about Micro Center career opportunities, our overall company culture and exciting current company events by following our company page on Linked In, liking us on Facebook, and following us on Instagram & Twitter.

Micro Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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