Trainee manager job description
Trainee manager Job Profile and Description
A trainee manager assists the manager or the department head to achieve the company’s growth objectives by finding out strategies to maximise sales and control expenses. He must fulfil his responsibilities complying with the company’s principles of leadership, organization and goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
- He must comply with the company’s customer service guidelines and provide solutions to customer problems (operational or related to products)
- He manages the appearance of the store with respect to the company’s priorities
- He must perform basic administrative duties such as filing, filling out forms etc.
- He must follow instructions and give attention to details
- He should ensure that the store’s cleanliness standards are maintained
- He needs to check if the proper stock levels are maintained by appropriate product ordering
- He also needs to inspect the quality of the products
- He should think of marketing strategies that would increase brand value and maximize visibility and sales
- In some cases where the company deals with hazardous materials, the trainee manager provides a safe environment for employees and customers by identifying and rectifying hazards and ensuring proper maintenance of equipment
- He informs the Manager of employee issues or concerns and also gives solutions to the resolution of such problems.
- He assists the manager in the achievement of store productivity goals.
- He must be able to operate the cash register efficiently and accurately
Skills and Specifications
- He must have good communication and leadership skills
- Good math skills will also be helpful
- He should communicate well and be tactful
- Excellent negotiation skills are helpful when dealing with clients
- He must answer enquiries and provide courteous customer service
Education and Qualifications
He must have a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business management. Knowledge of computers and expertise in numbers are added advantages.