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Join Champs Sports and you'll work in a store "Where Sport Lives" We are one of the leading mall-based athletic footwear and apparel retailers in North America. Our customers are athletically inspired! They know they can find the latest in athletic footwear, fashion and team sports apparel at Champs Sports! We had 576 stores at the end of 2006, primarily in malls all across the US, and in Canada, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and St. Croix. Our Home Office is based in Bradenton, Florida. Our number one focus and passion is serving our customers with excellence and pride. Our customers must have an unforgettable experience every time they visit our stores. Learning how to care for them is "job one". Bring your initiative, determination to succeed and your spirit for competition. Our Store team leaders will provide one-on-one coaching combined with support from our comprehensive All-Star Training and Development program. You provide the talent and we'll provide you with training and knowledge about our exciting array of merchandise, customer service programs, and store operations. Get into the Champs Sports blue at a store "Where Sport Lives!"
Management Trainee



Responsibilities:

The Management Trainee is accountable for customer service as the primary focus. Determines customer needs using communication and selling skills. The Management Trainee is accountable for knowing and achieving personal sales goals, while focusing on store productivity in partnership with store management. Participates in structured management training program, preparing the Management Trainee for the responsibilities of Store Manager. Training time varies depending on previous experience. Subject to transfer to other store locations throughout training and as deemed necessary by the company.





Job Requirements:


Excellent Customer Service Skills

Self Starter

Leadership skills

Good organizational and communication skills

Required to stand during scheduled hours. Hours will include weekends, evenings and holidays.(Full-time: minimum 40-45 hours per week, 8-12 hours per day.)

Kneeling, stooping, climbing ladders, using stairs, reaching, pulling and lifting weights of usually 5-30 pounds. Working rapidly, especially during peak sales periods to ensure all Customers are being serviced properly and Store Operations are being completed in a timely manner.

Ability to read, speak, hear, write and conduct business related mathematics.



Benefits for Full-time Associates only:


Health Care, Dental and Vision benefits

Pension Plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401 K

Associate Discounts in Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot LOcker, Footaction, Champs Sports and East Bay . (Available to ALL associates )
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Champs Sports is an Equal Opportunity Employer