The training program consists of four components.

• In-Store Rotations
• Structured Development
• Mentor Program
• Networking Opportunities
• Defined POTENTIAL CAREER PATH

By spending time in each function of the retail store, you will understand the many facets of store operations. You will spend time on the sales floor, managing merchandise and leading a team of associates. You will work with the support functions of Shipping and Receiving and Loss Prevention, to name a few. In the support roles you will shadow the lead associate to learn how their role contributes to overall store performance.

During each rotation, you will be required to complete an online training curriculum complete with quizzes and activities. The online curriculum will enhance what you have learned on your rotation.

Mentor Program - The Mentor Program will pair you to an identified "high potential" Store Manager or district leader within your market. We will provide you and your mentor with a toolkit that will facilitate your meetings. The Mentor Program will provide you with an additional contact in all areas of the store.

Networking - We strongly encourage you to meet new people especially your peers across the country. We will provide you with some initial contact information; however it is up to you to get involved and interact. Networking has been a great platform for our trainees to share new ideas and benchmark off other successes. In addition, it will provide you with a good opportunity to interact with leaders throughout the great indoors on their POTENTIAL CAREER PATHs and leadership suggestions.

Your Special Assignments, completed toward the end of the training program, will provide you with hands-on ownership that you will need prior to being placed in your first assignment Assistant Store Manager role. You will be accountable for analyzing your business, identifying and implementing an action plan, and working toward your goals. During this assignment, you are accountable for developing your team of associates, and driving the business.

The in-store rotation and special assignments will provide you with a strong foundation of how all the pieces fit together and how to improve your role as an Assistant Store Manager once you are placed.

Upon successful completion of the Retail Management Development Program, your career is just beginning! A defined POTENTIAL CAREER PATH has been established for you over the next four to eight years. Advancement opportunities to the new roles are based on performance and availability. The district and region teams are accountable for working with you develop your career and learn new roles.