C-Store Manager

Refuel Market; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Refuel is seeking a C-Store Manager to lead day-to-day store operations, including scheduling, training, and supervising team members and assistant managers. The role focuses on driving profitability through labor management, inventory control, and customer service excellence.

The position requires flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and some holidays, with travel up to 10%. The candidate should have C-store or retail management experience and a valid driver's license to support

Qualifications

• Experience managing a C-store or retail operation.
• Ability to lead and develop a team, with strong communication.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Travel up to 10%.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations, scheduling, training, and supervising staff.
• Manage labor hours and Store Labor Model targets.
• Ensure inventory, pricing, and promotions are executed.
• Monitor KPIs and sales reports to identify trends.
• Ensure safety, security, and policy adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

C-store operations

Job description

Job Title: C-Store Manager

Reports to: District Manager

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

Role Type: Full Time

Work Location: Assigned Store

Working Hours: This position requires flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Weekly hours will vary depending on business needs.

Company Summary: Refuel Operating Company, LLC (“Refuel”) is a fast-growing convenience store and fuel operator dedicated to providing great service, fresh food, and a welcoming experience for every guest. Backed by strong growth and a people-first culture, Refuel offers team members the opportunity to build rewarding careers in a supportive environment that values integrity, teamwork, and community. Whether in our stores, offices, or field operations, we empower employees to grow with us, contribute to our success, and make a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Job Summary: The C-Store Manager is responsible for day-to-day store operations, including scheduling, training, and supervising team members and assistant manager(s).

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the store including food service and car wash profits and all controllable expenses, including labor, inventory levels, and cash and inventory shortages.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop positive individuals to become members of the team, ensuring excellent customer service.
• Schedule and manage labor hours to align with customer traffic patterns and SLM (Store Labor Model) targets.
• Implement and enforce established daily operating procedures through the Customer Ready Book to ensure the store is clean, adequately stocked, organized, and well-kept.
• Ensure all product orders are placed accurately and on schedule to maintain proper in-stock levels and meet customer demand.
• Monitor daily retail gasoline competitors, send price surveys, and complete daily paperwork promptly as established by management.
• Monitor cash over/short, inventory shrinkage, and drive-offs daily.
• Analyze sales reports and KPIs to identify trends.
• Implement Monthly promotions, ensure all advertising/signage is properly posted at the proper time.
• Enforce and report all safety and security issues, including incidents.
• Adhere to the Company’s established policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions: it does not prescribe all tasks that may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Have the physical ability to perform all duties of a store C-Store Team Member regularly.
• Understanding of c-store operations.
• Good leadership, communication, and team-building skills.

Education and Experience

• C-Store and/or retail manager experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Working environment and physical requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.

Travel

• Must be able to travel up to 10%.

At-Will Employment: This position is at-will, which means that either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without advance notice, and with or without cause.

EEO Statement: Refuel is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and team members. Refuel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any information based on genetic background, family-care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression where a person’s gender-related appearance and behavior may not be stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The job duties, responsibilities, requirements, and aspects stated in this job description are not meant to be exhaustive. Additional job duties not listed here may be required. Further, the Company may change or add the job duties, responsibilities, requirements, and aspects listed here at any time in its sole and final discretion.

Version Date: 11/03/2025

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