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!

What We're Looking For

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.

What You'll Do

• Learn and be expected to lead, coach, and support your team to provide exceptional service and guidance to our customers.
• Oversee the daily operations of the store, including business performance, product management, and ensuring your team has the tools to succeed.
• Support your store as a management team member and lead in a manner that is consistent with GNC values and policies.
• Represent the GNC brand by offering expert product knowledge and promoting our "Live Well" message to customers.
• Participate in leader training initiatives, projects, and goals to support your path to promotion during the program.
• Support the total shopping experience, including visual and operational elements, current sales initiatives, and the customer relationship that leads to sales and repeat business, i.e. MYGNC Rewards.
• Achieve and exceed personal sales and productivity goals, while helping sales associates to realize their sales potential.
• Build strong teams, demonstrate leadership, and managerial skills, such as giving feedback to store associates regarding work performance on an ongoing basis, recruiting, hiring, and performance management.
• Open, close, and operate the retail facility, 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.

Environmental Factors & Working Schedule

• Must be able to stand or walk for up to eight hours a day.
• Frequent reaching and 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 twenty pounds, occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Push/pull up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders, reach and bend.
• Work in temperatures ranging from 50 - 85 degrees—especially in our stock room areas.
• Use of a computer up to 60% of the time throughout the day.

Selection Process

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation includes a base hourly wage, plus the opportunity to earn additional income through GNC's Individual Sales Incentive Plan.
• Benefits offerings include medical, dental, vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, flex spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability, and a 401(k) with a 4% employer match (match begins after 1 year of service).
• Paid time off includes 11 vacation days (accrued annually), 5 sick days (40 hours per year), 8 holidays (6 floating holidays, 2 observed holidays), and 8 weeks of paid maternity leave/2 weeks of paid paternity leave.
• Additional benefits include a 30% employee merchandise discount on GNC products and a 20% employee discount on 3rd party products.