Store Manager in Training

As the global leader in health and wellness innovation since 1935, GNC motivates people to reach their goals with the most trusted and exciting selection of products in the industry. We work hard to ensure our consumers come first, cultivating and collaborating on new ideas to bring innovative solutions to the forefront. Our team members are advocates for change and innovation, passionate about helping others achieve good health.

About the role

GNC's Store Manager in Training (SMIT) position is a development-focused role crafted to prepare you to manage your own store. Under the leadership of a Store Manager or District Manager, this hands-on program teaches the skills and knowledge needed to successfully operate a store, drive results, and develop and lead a team. We seek a dynamic individual who embodies GNC's "Live Well" philosophy—living strong, living long, and living fit. As a SMIT, you will be part of a team passionate about helping everyone win by offering tailored and innovative solutions to each customer.

This is a full-time hourly supervisory position designed as a fast track to management. The role provides work assignments and training opportunities to prepare you for promotion from SMIT to Store Manager. Selection for the SMIT position does not guarantee promotion; after 90 days, your performance will be assessed to determine eligibility for a Store Manager role based on factors including performance, availability of openings, and willingness to accept a promotion at any location in the designated market.

Responsibilities

• Learn and lead daily store operations, including business performance, product management, and ensuring your team has the tools to succeed.
• Support the store as a management team member, leading in a manner consistent with GNC values and policies.
• Represent the GNC brand by offering expert product knowledge and promoting the "Live Well" message to customers.
• Engage in training initiatives, projects, and goals to support your path to promotion.
• Support the total shopping experience, including visual and operational elements, sales initiatives, and customer relationships (e.g., MYGNC Rewards).
• Achieve and exceed personal sales and productivity goals while helping sales associates realize their potential.
• Build strong teams, demonstrate leadership, and provide ongoing feedback to store associates regarding performance.
• Handle recruiting, hiring, and performance management.
• Perform opening, closing, and operating procedures, including cash handling, inventory counts, and deposits according to GNC procedures.
• Attend community fairs, conferences, meetings, and other public gatherings to promote the organization’s mission and initiatives.

Requirements

• Ability 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 lift up to 20 pounds; occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Push/pull up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, reach, and bend.
• Work in temperatures ranging from 50–85 degrees, especially in stock room areas.
• Use of a computer up to 60% of the time throughout the day.

Schedule

• Full-time role requiring five (5) days / forty (40) hours per week.
• Mall and strip center SMITs must work at least two nights during the week until closing, one weekend night, and one other night.
• Strip center SMITs must work a full shift on Saturdays.
• Mall SMITs must work peak business days, including weekends (Saturday & Sunday).
• All SMITs must work a minimum of one full Sunday per month.
• Downtown SMITs must work during the lunch hour (11am–2pm) Monday through Friday and one night per week until closing if the store is open in the evening; Saturdays are not required.
• SMITs must work all major U.S. holidays that the store is open.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD, LTD).
• Paid company life insurance.
• 401K program with company match.
• 30% employee merchandise discount on GNC products and 20% discount on third-party products.
• Monthly free product offers.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

Competitive hourly pay with additional performance-based incentive pay for eligible Distribution Center team members who consistently exceed productivity expectations while maintaining quality and safety standards.