Store Manager in Training

About GNC

Since 1935, GNC has been a global leader in health and wellness innovation, inspiring people to achieve their goals with a trusted and dynamic range of products. As #TeamGNC, we prioritize our consumers, constantly collaborating and developing new ideas to deliver cutting‑edge solutions. Our team is passionate about driving change and turning aspirations into actions. We believe that good health is the greatest gift, and there's nothing more rewarding than helping others achieve it. Join us in empowering others to Live Well!

Pay

In addition to competitive hourly pay, eligible Distribution Center team members who consistently exceed productivity expectations may earn additional performance‑based incentive pay. Team members who consistently exceed productivity expectations while maintaining quality and safety standards are rewarded through GNC's incentive program, creating the opportunity to significantly increase their earnings.

• Opportunity to earn additional income through GNC's Individual Sales Incentive Plan
• 401(k) with 4% employer match (match begins after 1 year of service)

Qualifications

We are seeking a dynamic individual who embodies GNC's "Live Well" philosophy — living strong, living long, and living fit. At GNC, we celebrate the fact that everyone's journey to living well is unique. As a SMIT, you are part of a team that is passionate about helping everyone win. With your understanding of business needs and passion for health and wellness, you find great excitement in offering tailored and innovative solutions to each customer.

• Ability to achieve and exceed personal sales and productivity goals, while helping sales associates realize their sales potential
• Ability to build strong teams, demonstrate leadership, and managerial skills such as giving feedback, recruiting, hiring, and performance management
• Responsible for actively engaging with your leader in training initiatives, projects, and goals to support your path to promotion during the program

Responsibilities

This is a Full‑Time Hourly Supervisory Position. The SMIT role is a fast track to management, providing work assignments and training opportunities to prepare you for promotion from SMIT to Store Manager. As a SMIT you will learn and be expected to lead, coach, and support your team to provide exceptional service and guidance to our customers. Alongside a Store Manager or District Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the store, including business performance, product management, and ensure your team has the tools to succeed. You will support your store as a management team member and lead in a manner consistent with GNC values and policies. In this key role, you'll represent the GNC brand by offering expert product knowledge and promoting our "Live Well" message to customers.

• Support the total shopping experience, including visual and operational elements, current sales initiatives, and the customer relationship that leads to sales and repeat business (e.g., MYGNC Rewards)
• Opening, closing, and operating the retail facility — including cash handling, inventory count, and deposits according to GNC procedures
• Attending community fairs, conferences, meetings, and other public gatherings to promote the organization's mission and initiatives

Selection for the SMIT position does not guarantee promotion into a Store Manager position. At the end of 90 days, your performance will be assessed and evaluated to determine your eligibility for promotion to a Store Manager position. This assessment will include a variety of factors, including but not limited to performance, availability of openings, and willingness to accept a promotion at any location in the designated market.

Schedule

SMITs are expected to work five (5) days / forty (40) hours a week and adhere to the guidelines below:

• Mall and strip center stores: Must work at least two nights during the week until closing, one weekend night, and one other night.
• Strip center SMITs: Must also work a full shift on Saturdays.
• Mall SMITs: Expected to work peak business days including weekends (Saturday & Sunday).
• All SMITs: Expected to work a minimum of one full Sunday per month.
• Downtown stores: Must also work during the lunch hour of 11 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday. Downtown SMITs must also work one night per week until closing if the store is open in the evening. Downtown SMITs are not required to work Saturdays.
• SMITs are expected to work all major U.S. holidays that the store is open.

Requirements

• Must be able to stand or walk for up to eight hours a day
• Frequent reaching, bending, and twisting — below waist and above shoulders
• Frequently required to use repetitive hand‑to‑finger motions and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently lifting up to 20 lb, occasionally lifting up to 40 lb; push/pull up to 20 lb
• Ability to climb ladders, reach, and bend
• Work in temperatures ranging from 50–85 °F — especially in stock room areas
• Use of a computer up to 60 % of the time throughout the day

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Paid time off: 11 vacation days (accrued annually), 5 sick days (40 hours per year), 8 holidays (6 floating holidays, 2 observed holidays)
• Paid parental leave: 8‑week paid maternity leave / 2‑week paid paternity leave
• 30% employee merchandise discount on GNC products & 20% employee discount on 3rd‑party products
• Monthly Free Product Offers
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program