Store Leadership Trainee

Discover Kohl’s store structure, areas of ownership and team responsibilities Learn all store operations and processes Engage in daily hands‑on experiences including in‑store merchandising, visual standards and continual product movement Work closely with a Coach, Mentor and HR Business Partners to learn how to effectively lead, motivate, and drive engagement among a team Join weekly touch bases with the Store Manager to recap the prior week’s training, align on the new week, share feedback and connect on needs Lead with a customer‑first mindset, demonstrate integrity and accountability, be a creative problem solver and foster an empathetic and inclusive culture Cultivate business acumen skills and learn how to make operationally sound business decisions Participate in dedicated programming to strengthen development and gain exposure to Kohl’s leadership Analyze sales and market trends to drive profitability while maintaining a strong customer‑first mindset Support schedule execution, sales projections and payroll management Participate in Leader on Duty shifts to provide a Customer First experience Associate’s or Bachelor's degree required (or expected completion within approximately 3 months of starting the SLT Program) Less than 18 months of retail management leadership experience Flexible schedule, work hours will be based on business needs; must be available nights and weekends Highly adaptable and self‑motivated Must be 18 years of age or older Great verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills Excellent decision‑making and problem‑solving skills Ability to make quick decisions and resolve conflicts Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong analytical skills and superior critical thinking skills Strong people management skills and ability to develop talent Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section Ability to work at least 8 hours per day, occasionally longer when necessary to meet business needs, 5 days per week Ability to comply with dress code requirements Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.