Early Talent - 2026 - D20 Pittsburgh - Store Leadership Trainee

Role Specific Information: Store Leadership Trainee Program What You’ll Do 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 What Skills You Have 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, 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 Essential Functions 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 Ability to operate and communicate on multiple frequency devices, handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs Perform work in accordance with the Physical/Cognitive Requirements section Physical/Cognitive Requirements Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and occasionally over 50 lbs. with a two‑person lift Ability to climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, reach, lift, grasp, push and pull on a frequent basis Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift (at least 9 hours) Ability to use a computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc. Ability to visually verify information and locate and inspect merchandise Ability to respond to customer inquiries Ability to comply with health and safety standards Ability to perform job responsibilities in a seated/standing position, or a combination thereof Pay Range: $25 - $34.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr