Area Leader (Manager) Trainee

7-Eleven; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan (US only)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid PTO Plans

Adoption Assistance (US only)

Job summary

7-Eleven is seeking an Area Leader Trainee to manage 12–14 store locations in the Virginia area. You will train Store Leaders, implement merchandising programs, and drive profitability with a focus on customer service and operations excellence.

The role requires a 4-year degree or 5+ years of district management experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. A company vehicle is provided for business use upon appointment.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree or 5+ years of district/regional management experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience leading and training a team of store leaders across multiple locations.
• Knowledge of merchandising, inventory control, and cash handling with a focus on profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 12–14 store locations in the assigned area.
• Train and supervise Store Leaders to ensure exceptional customer service.
• Implement merchandising programs and manage budgets, payroll, and expenses.
• Monitor performance, set goals, and report results to upper management.
• Prepare for advancement into broader operations roles within 2–5 years.

Skills

Staffing & training

Leadership

Budget & P&L

Multi-unit ops

Customer service

Education

4-year degree

Job description

7-Eleven is an iconic family of brands with over 86,000 locations, surpassing every retailer in the world. We revolutionize convenience, restaurants and fuel through cutting edge innovation — working hard to be the customer's first choice. 7-Eleven empowers our employees to "activate awesome" and make a meaningful impact in their stores and communities every day. If you're ready to grow, lead and make a difference, come join our team and help shape the future of convenience.

Area Leader Trainee - Retail Sales

Are you looking for an exciting fast-paced work environment where you will directly oversee 12-14 store locations? Do you take pride in training your employees in order for them to be able to provide exceptional customer service? As a valued member of the team, you’ll witness first‑hand why we have the best customers and employees around!

What We Bring

• A focus and dedication to your success! We are committed to our Area Leader training program participants receiving proper training through our in-depth training program that typically lasts 12 months.
• The career growth potential in this position is incredible! The Area Leader position results in a key operation role. Within 2-5 years, AL’s can take their career paths in many directions suited to their career desires.
• Company vehicle for business use as an Area Leader upon being appointed to take over a district.

Our Benefits Include

• 401K Plan (US only)
• RRSP Plan (Canada only)
• Paid PTO Plans
• Coverage in medical, dental, life, and vision insurances available
• Monthly bonus/incentive potential
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance (US only)

What You Bring

• Staffing, training, and supervising Store Leaders
• Implementing merchandising programs, controlling cash and inventory, motivating and teambuilding, and promoting excellent customer service
• A focus on profit and loss management including budget planning, maximizing sales, and controlling expenses.
• Setting performance goals and objectives while monitoring results with upper management
• A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or 5+ years of experience managing district or regional operations for retail/commercial, or a large single commercial store with multiple managers and 100+ employees.
• A valid Driver’s License from the state of residence while maintaining automotive liability insurance during course of employment.
• The ability to multi-task, being self-motivated, perform repeated bending, standing, and reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

If you enjoy working as a multi-unit operations manager, then this is the position for you. Having previous multi-unit management experience is preferred.

7-Eleven, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

A copy of the complete job description, which includes the minimum requirements and essential functions of the position, is available on request.

Pay: $43,888.00 -$91,944.00 Annual

If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring.

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