Manager in Training
Job Locations CA-MB-Winnipeg Requisition Post Information
- Posted Date 6 hours ago(2 / 6 / 2025 3 : 17 PM) ICIMS Job ID 2025-32614 # of Openings 1 Job Category Retail Management
Overview
Leon’s is an iconic Canadian company that has supported Canadian families for more than a century. We provide the products that transform a residence into a home. We are proud of our history and proud of the amazing team of associates who have worked hard to make Leon’s a household name, and the envy of our competitors.
Through our manager-in-Training Programs, we’ve helped countless associates achieve rewarding, fulfilling, successful careers. We are currently seeking talented applicants for the position of Manager in Training. The ideal candidate shares our core values, which are deeply embedded in our culture and reflected in our actions : Honesty. Integrity. Hard Work. Family.
Let us help you achieve your career ambitions through our world class leadership training programs, which provide the tools and training you need to be a successful Manager within our organization. Through the MIT program you will experience all areas of our business with the goal of finding permanent positions as a manager. Together we can continue to provide the level of sales and service excellence that made Leon’s a leader in the industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Maintaining open communication with all departments within the storeHaving a strong presence on the floor; being available and approachable; supporting our team of associatesTeam development; creating an environment of teamwork, support and collaborationLiaising with the home office to share feedback and access information; ensuring associates and managers have access to the information they need to perform their jobs effectivelyTraining and people development; building a talent pool of future managersRecruitment : conducting interviews, hiring and onboarding; ensuring a positive, successful orientation process for new associatesResolving customer issues and providing a positive, seamless service experienceManaging daily store operations; ensuring company policies and procedures are metPreparing for and conducting effective and engaging meetingsSupporting the General Manager and other department managersActing as Duty Manager : responsible for opening / closing store, addressing high-level issues and providing on-site support to associates and customersAssisting in preparation and execution of promotions and eventsCompleting daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reportsManaging the flow of merchandise throughout the store; bringing in new products and clearing out discontinued merchandiseManaging merchandise that is not available for sale, addressing product concerns with vendors and buyersPerforming various other duties, as assignedThis is a phenomenal opportunity and steppingstone towards a long-term successful career with opportunities to progress to other store management positions as well as Regional Management Opportunities for those who aspire to broaden their horizons.
REQUIREMENTS
Strong leadership and people skills; leads by exampleTrains develops and inspires other to succeedPeople-focused; a genuine desire to work with and help customers and associatesGoal-orientedPersonal commitment to continued self-development; ambitious and eager to learn and growWillingness to relocate advantageous but not necessaryAnd most importantly, a POSITIVE ATTITUDE!WHY LEON’S?
On going training and development to ensure your success, including access to our internal training platform and extensive leadership development programsA fast-paced, dynamic, and fun environment with a great teamA generous employee discount programPartner discount programsAnnual Profit SharingIndividual and Family Benefits Plan