Company Overview
Love’s Travel Stops has been a leader in the convenience store and travel stop industry for over 60 years, committed to providing clean, modern facilities and friendly service. We pride ourselves on offering a wide range of amenities, including fuel, fresh food, truck care, and travel essentials, to serve customers on the go.
Overview
We are seeking an energetic and motivated individual to join us as a General Manager in Training - Retail. This dynamic role offers a comprehensive pathway to develop leadership skills and operational expertise in a fast-paced retail environment. As a key member of our team, you will learn to oversee store operations, manage staff, and deliver exceptional customer service while preparing for future management responsibilities.
Duties
- Assist in managing daily store operations, ensuring smooth and efficient performance across all departments
- Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training new team members to foster a high-performing retail team
- Oversee inventory management, stock replenishment, merchandising, and pricing strategies to maximize sales and control costs
- Lead shift management activities including cashiering, cash handling, POS (Point of Sale) systems operation, and customer service excellence
- Develop leadership skills by supervising staff, managing employee orientation programs, and supporting employee development initiatives
- Participate in budgeting processes and monitor financial performance through retail math and sales analysis
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, store policies, and operational procedures while maintaining a positive work environment
Qualifications
- Previous experience in retail management or supervisory roles within the retail industry is highly preferred
- Strong skills in negotiation, employee orientation, interviewing, recruiting, payroll processing, bookkeeping, and inventory control
- Demonstrated management experience with retail sales teams and proficiency with POS systems and merchandising techniques
- Excellent communication skills; bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus for serving diverse customer bases
- Proven leadership capabilities with experience supervising staff and managing store operations effectively
- Knowledge of retail math, pricing strategies, sales management, budgeting, and operational management principles
- Ability to handle cash transactions accurately and maintain high standards of customer service and phone etiquette
- Organizational skills with attention to detail in stocking, marketing initiatives, wireless sales support, and administrative tasks
- Experience in grocery or convenience store environments is advantageous but not required
Join us as we empower your growth into a confident leader ready to take on the exciting challenges of retail management!
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
