Management Trainee (MT) for RISE Program

Job Description

Management Trainee | 99 Ranch Market

The Tone:
This is a full-time management trainee role at 99 Ranch Market, primarily in-person across various states where the company operates, including California, Nevada, Texas, and along the East Coast. 99 Ranch Market is one of the largest Asian supermarket chains in the United States, actively shaping Asian grocery culture within the U.S. retail industry and committed to developing its future leaders. This program is designed to accelerate high-potential early-career talent into real leadership roles, providing extensive hands-on experience and structured development to build the company’s next generation of management.

The TL;DR
• Role: Management Trainee (RISE Program)
• Type: Full-time (Hourly during training period; transitions to a salaried exempt role upon program completion)
• Location: In-person, various locations including retail stores, headquarters, and logistics centers across primary hiring regions: Southern California, Northern California, Arizona, Texas, and the East Coast. Willingness to travel within assigned regions or relocate based on program needs is required.
• Pay: $19–$28 hourly
• Team: Works under the guidance of various department and store managers during structured rotations, with a clear path to Supervisor, Department Manager, and eventually Assistant Store Manager or Store Manager within 12-18 months.
• Mission: To prepare participants for future leadership roles within 99 Ranch Market by providing comprehensive practical exposure to store operations, corporate functions, and supply chain management.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office; experience with retail systems or SAP is a plus.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Structured Training: Participate in structured training across store operations, headquarters, logistics, merchandising, and marketing, learning and applying company SOPs and operational standards.
• Operational Support: Support daily store and department operations to meet performance goals, including assisting with planning and executing promotional activities.
• Quality and Inventory: Maintain high product quality, manage inventory control using FIFO, and uphold merchandising standards.
• Leadership Development: Develop leadership skills through team supervision, scheduling, and training focused on coaching and performance management.
• Collaboration and Compliance: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams during rotations and ensure a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level career talent. An Associate degree is preferred, or equivalent work experience demonstrating a strong interest in pursuing a long-term career in retail management or corporate functions.
• Experience: No prior full-time work experience is required; however, internship or part-time experience within a retail or related environment is considered a plus.
• Skills: Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Must possess the capability to work effectively in fast-paced environments and be willing to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays. A willingness to relocate and travel for rotational assignments is also essential. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Bonus: Bilingual proficiency in English (mandatory) plus Chinese or Spanish is preferred.