Executive Management Trainee - Stores

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Belk, Inc. is the nation’s largest privately owned and operated department store company with approximately 300 Belk stores and 23,000 associates located in 16 states with revenues of $4 billion and growing. Recently named in Stores Magazine as one of the Top 50 online retailers, we are also philanthropic and provided over $19.0 million in support to local communities, education initiatives, and breast cancer. In 2013, we proudly celebrated our 125^th anniversary with a continued commitment to our mission, “To satisfy the modern Southern lifestyle like no one else, so that our customers get the fashion they desire and the value they deserve.” We are investing heavily in our business and are looking for talented people to join our diverse and inclusive Belk team.

Program summary

Do you want a career where you can use your skills to make a difference? Then Executive Management Trainee program at Belk is a fit for you! This intensive 6 month program is designed to sharpen your ability to drive results through strong business acumen and leadership skills. As a Stores Executive Management Trainee you will gain experience and exposure to various functional areas of the store. You will focus on analyzing business trends while building relationships with executives, customers, and your sales team. You will gain experience through structured shadowing assignments, workshop modules, and formal mentorship during and after the 6 month formal program.

After successful completion of the program you will be placed as a Sales Team Manager where you will continue to develop and:

·         Manage a multi-million dollar business and drive the profitability of that department

·         Lead and inspire a team, creating a culture of service-excellence

·         Analyze business trends and work with store and regional management to influence merchandise presentation and selection

What’s in it for you?

 ·         Work in a fast paced, competitive, dynamic and entrepreneurial environment

·         Plan and collaborate on events and merchandising decisions in your selling areas

·         Responsible for executing the store’s side of our Omni channel strategy and other Belk initiatives

·         Participate in the interview process and hiring decisions

·         Take advantage of the vast career opportunities that Belk has to offer. Many of our Store Managers and Regional Managers began their careers as entry-level managers

·         Get exposure to senior executives in the stores and corporate organization

·         Invest in a career with a highly successful family owned company that has been in business for over 125 years and has a commitment to diversity, the development of our people and giving back to the communities in which it serves

What to bring to the program

 ·         Bachelor’s degree with a record of achievement, all majors welcomed

·         Leadership skills that include professional business ethics, confidence and self-motivation

·         Demonstrated ability to solve problems and manage complex relationships

·         Ability to prioritize projects and execute multiple tasks to drive sales and customer service

·         Strong business background with ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and take action

·         Willingness to relocate as you advance in your career

Where you can go

Our goal is to show you a career path where you can become the Store Manager of a multi-million dollar business within a 5-7 year time frame. From Store Management, you can be considered for Regional positions, field support roles or corporate positions. Through this program, continuing learning opportunities and on the job experience Belk will give you the foundations to be a successful Stores Executive in an environment where you can manage your career, influence change and drive the business.