Retail Manager in Training

Job overview

The Retail Manager in Training role is onsite in Gresham, OR. The posting states a minimum guaranteed rate of $23.50–$27.00 per hour for six months, plus an average of five overtime hours per week; it also gives a current total compensation range of $55,000–$80,000 for assistant store managers. The role trains toward a management position, with a stated goal of moving into the management team within 6–12 months. The trainee learns store products, services, sales processes, and operations while supporting the branch manager and team. By serving customers, developing sales and operational skills, and learning to coach team members, the role prepares for future store leadership.

What you'll do

• Learn products, services, sales processes, and store operations. Provide customer service, identify customer needs, recommend solutions, sell products and add-ons, handle phone sales and service, and complete transactions using point-of-sale and product lookup systems. Install batteries in devices, including phones and tablets. Maintain inventory, displays, and store appearance
• prepare for opening and closing
• and support commercial sales and deliveries. Participate in coaching, role-playing, sales management, and operational leadership activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

retail manager in training

gresham or

batteries plus

retail sales

store operations

customer service

team coaching

inventory management

battery installation

commercial sales

3–4 weeks training

$23.50–$27.00 per hour guarantee

$55k–$80k total compensation range

flexible schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting mentions benefits but does not specify individual benefit details.

Why this role

Three to four weeks of dedicated new-hire training is provided. No prior battery or light-bulb experience is required; the posting requires customer service and selling experience with leadership and management experience, plus 3–5 years of retail management experience including commercial sales. Flexible schedule and work at multiple store locations may be required.

About the employer

Batteries Plus is hiring for this role. Industry: Furniture Retailers. Sector: 44.