Aspiring Operations Manager - Leadership Path

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.; Greenup (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) – 100% match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after

Quarterly Bonus Program

Profit-Sharing Opportunity

Career Development

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. in Illinois is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily store, fuel, and restaurant operations, driving efficiency and outstanding customer service.

You will supervise teams, manage processes, and implement strategies to grow sales and profitability in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment. This role requires 2+ years of experience in multi‑unit retail operations, budgeting, and people management, with a focus on safety, quality, and customer

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail/travel stop or c-store management.
• 2+ years managing operations with $2M+ annual sales.
• 2+ years handling budgets and P&L statements.
• 2+ years supervising 5–10+ employees.
• Successful pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across multiple areas including retail, fuel, and food service.
• Ensure a clean, safe facility and perform safety checks.
• Drive sales through inventory management and merchandising standards.
• Assist the General Manager with task execution, scheduling, and reporting.
• Analyze profitability and implement opportunities to improve results.
• Collaborate with managers on talent acquisition.

Skills

People management

Budget & P&L

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Tech literacy

Tools

POS software

Job description

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. in Illinois is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily store, fuel, and restaurant operations, driving efficiency and outstanding customer service.

You will supervise teams, manage processes, and implement strategies to grow sales and profitability in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment. This role requires 2+ years of experience in multi‑unit retail operations, budgeting, and people management, with a focus on safety, quality, and customer