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SCOOPS. Brock Mitby, Manager of University Relations - Corporate Brent Emmett, Store Manager #106 Geist September 22, 2005. AGENDA. Kohl’s 1992 - Present Career Opportunities Why Kohl’s?. 1992. 79 stores in 6 states. 2005. 732 stores in 41 states. 120,000 associates
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SCOOPS Brock Mitby, Manager of University Relations - Corporate Brent Emmett, Store Manager #106 Geist September 22, 2005
AGENDA • Kohl’s 1992 - Present • Career Opportunities • Why Kohl’s?
1992... 79 stores in 6 states
2005... 732 stores in 41 states • 120,000 associates • 2005 New Markets: Florida!
SALES $ Billions $13.0 Billion $1 Billion
COMPETITIVE POSITION Positioned To Serve Customers Who Shop Department Stores As Well As Discount Stores Customers who want more value Department Stores Kohl’s The Middle Market Customer Customers who want better name brands Discounters
KOHL’S TARGET CUSTOMER • Female • Family • 35-55 years of age • Suburban • Middle Income • Time-crunched “The Soccer Mom”
FORMULA FOR SUCCESS What strategies does Kohl’s execute better than anyone else in the industry? • Brands • Value • Convenience
WHAT’S NEW? • Continued Expansion • New Store Prototypes • New Brands and Categories • New Systems
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Merchandise Analyst Trainee • Store Manager in Training
MERCHANDISE ANALYSTRESPONSIBILITIES DRIVE SALES THROUGH: • Merchandise Allocation Right Store, Right Time, Right Content • Business Analysis Short & Long Term Planning and Trend Analysis • New Store Openings Primary Driver of the New Store Process • Merchandise Replenishment Maintain and Manage In-Stock Standards
MERCHANDISE ANALYST 2 Major Benefits of Working as an Analyst at Kohl’s: 1) Significant financialresponsibilitywithin a short period of time 2)Exposureto many other divisions within the organization
CHARACTERISTICS OFKOHL’S MERCHANTS • Strong Leadership Skills • Action-Oriented • Thrive on Responsibility • Problem Solver • Desire to Make an Impact
STORE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES • Customer Service • Retention of Associates • Management / Leadership Development • Freight Flow and Merchandising • Payroll and Sales - store profitability • Ad Set - pricing integrity and accuracy
MANAGER IN TRAINING PROGRAM • Learn all aspects of Store Management including: -Freight Flow -Merchandising -Advertising -Customer Service -Tracking Sales Trends • 4-5 month executive training program • A combination of hands-on and computer based training • Upon completion of training you will be placed as an Assistant Store Manager at one of Kohl’s 732 stores …The fast track to success!
Kohl's Continuous Learning Environment 0 - 6 months “Core” 6 - 12 months “Advanced” 18 - 24 months “Transitional” 12 - 18 months “Growth” TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
WHY BECOME PART OF THE KOHL’S TEAM? • A strong, financially stable company • Positioned to drive market share • Company growth leads to career opportunity • Big responsibilities in a short amount of time • Continuous training and executive development • Power to be creative and advance the business
INTERVIEWS • Information Session • Thursday, October 13, 6:00pm • On-Campus Interviews • Friday, October 14, CSO • Final Interviews • November 14 - Intern • November 21&22 - MAT
Questions? For internship or full-time opportunities contact: Brock Mitby, Mgr. Of University Relations - Corp brock.mitby@kohls.com Casey Landes, Mgr. Of University Relations - Stores casey.landes@kohls.com