College Management Trainee- Financial Analyst

Company Description

Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) is a leading integrated retailer with almost 2,500 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada and the home of Shop Your Way, a social shopping experience where members have the ability to earn points and receive benefits across a wide variety of physical and digital formats through ShopYourWay.com. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, fitness equipment and automotive repair and maintenance.

Job Description

The Management Trainee, Home Improvement partners with leadership team to complete a twelve month training program with a focus on a defined track that the candidate will be hired to complete. This position is expected to learn all aspects of the Home Improvement business for the track hired into during a twelve month program.

​​Requirements include the successful completion of all assessments, manager evaluations and knowledge based tests in order to progress to the next assignment. Must display the leadership competencies required for each track upon completion of the program. Tracks will encompass various areas of the Home Improvement business including Sales, Production, Call Center Operations, Business Analytics or HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning). Upon completion the individual must demonstrate proficiency of all job assignments and be able to assume a salaried manager role at the end of the twelve month term.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

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• Graduated college this year or will be graduating by December 2016
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (both orally and in writing) with associates, managers, consumers and others to inspire audience and gain support.
• Project management, organizational and time management skills.  Ability to self-manage assigned projects and work effectively under deadlines and deliver projects on time.
• Champions change and displays energy when introduced to new opportunities and process.
• Ability to remain productive and composed when under pressure or stress.
• Ability to lift and carry product as required within each track.  Occasional lifting of sample cases that individually do not exceed 40 lbs. is required for those entering the sales track.  Depending on the product, sample case weight can range from 5-40 lbs.
• Understands the importance and impact of initiatives and makes the right trade-offs when establishing priorities.
• Ability to represent the Company in a business-like and professional manner as described in the Code of Conduct and Sears' Ethical Business practices.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.