Early Talent D23 St Louis West - Store Leadership Trainee

Early Talent - 2026 - D23 St Louis West - Store Leadership Trainee

Join Kohl’s as a Store Leadership Trainee (SLT) and receive structured training for roles as Merchandising Manager or Operations Manager (Assistant Store Manager).

As an SLT, you will prepare to run a successful Kohl’s store, learning Human Resources, Operations, Merchandising, Team Development, Omni‑channel Management, and more. New hires train for 8 weeks; internal participants may train for a shorter period. Start dates are in February, May, and July based on business needs.

• SLT ➜ Assistant Store Manager ➜ Store Manager ➜ District Manager

• Discover Kohl’s store structure and team responsibilities
• Learn all store operations and processes
• Engage in daily hands‑on experiences: in‑store merchandising, visual standards, and product movement
• Work closely with a Coach, Mentor and HR Business Partners to lead, motivate, and drive team engagement
• Participate in weekly touch‑bases with the Store Manager to recap training and align on next steps
• Lead with a customer‑first mindset, demonstrate integrity, accountability, and creative problem‑solving within an inclusive culture
• Develop business acumen to make operationally sound decisions
• Engage in development programming to strengthen leadership exposure
• Analyze sales and market trends to drive profitability while maintaining customer focus
• Support schedule execution, sales projections, and payroll management
• Serve as Leader on Duty in shifts to provide a Customer First experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required (or expected completion within ~3 months of starting)
• Less than 18 months of retail management leadership experience
• Flexible schedule with availability nights, weekends, holidays
• Highly adaptable and self‑motivated
• Must be 18 years or older
• Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities
• Quick decision‑making and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• People‑management capabilities and talent development skills

Full‑time

Not applicable