External Manager in Training

Circle K; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K is seeking a Store Manager in Longmont, CO, offering full-time hours with flexible shift availability. The role emphasizes leadership, staff training, inventory control, and cash handling while maintaining exceptional customer service. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

The position supports company standards and reports to the Rocky Mountain BU region. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales and customer service.
• Ability to supervise and train staff and manage site operations.
• Proficiency with computers for reports, inventory, and cash handling.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire and train employees to ensure excellent customer service.
• Oversee site upkeep, stocking, and adherence to company standards.
• Maintain professional image and supervise scheduling within guidelines.
• Develop positive supplier relationships and resolve customer complaints promptly.
• Provide ongoing training to staff to meet marketing and service standards.
• Communicate effectively with team and management; organize files and reports.
• Analyze daily sales and expenses to maximize profit; safeguard cash handling.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Leadership

Computer literacy

English communication

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Rocky Mountain BU - Region 04 - Market 08: 10963 W I-25 Frontage Rd, Longmont, Colorado 80504

Shift Availability

Flexible Availability

Time Type

Full time

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for a Store Manager are:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.


• Experience in retail sales preferred.


• Experience to perform the essential duties, responsibilities and working in the conditions described below.


• Ability to supervise and train for the use of equipment, tools and materials listed in the Customer Service Representative (CSR) and Assistant Site Manager (ASM) job description.


• Ability to supervise and manage the functions listed in the CSR and ASM job description.


• Ability to use computer, or acquire those skills necessary to use a computer at the site, which includes analysis of reports, inventory control, cash control, counseling notices, etc.


• A valid driver's license and adequate transportation to/from bank and corporate management meetings.


• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in English.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS

Leadership and Management

• Recruit, hire and train positive, enthusiastic employees, ensuring excellent customer service.


• Develop, manage and assign tasks appropriately to ensure the site is clean, adequately stocked, organize and well kept based on Company standards.


• Maintain a professional and supportive image among subordinates and supervisor.


• Schedule employees within Company guidelines to maximize customer service and maintain site image.

Site Relationships

• Develop positive and professional relationships with all suppliers.


• Promote excellent service and resolve customer complaints in a timely, professional manner.

Training and Development

• Prepare on-going and timely performance appraisals in writing for all employees, providing proper performance based feedback.


• Train all employees ensuring that customer service, site image and marketing execution meet Company standards.

Communication

• Develop ways and means to ensure that all employees receive proper communication in a timely manner.

Organizing and Planning

• Evaluate and develop specific action plans to address the needs of the site in order to reach the desired objectives.


• Organize and maintain all site files and manuals.


• Manage and supervise store employees to ensure that all required and requested reports due are completed accurately and timely.


• Manage and supervise store employees to ensure that all merchandise is stocked, attractively displayed and priced correctly.

Financial

• Analyze daily sales and expense information and take appropriate action to maximize sales and net profits.


• Budget and forecast P&L lines, as well as understand and manage merchandise margins.


• Safeguard and account for all money received and disbursed.

Working Conditions

• Performs approximately all work indoors but will be required to work outside in order to clean parking lots, gas pumps, take out garbage, etc.


• Be exposed to occasional cold temperature extremes while supervising or managing store employees performing occasional work in a walk-in cooler and/or freezer.


• Be exposed to occasional noise.


• Work with a minimum of direction and supervision.

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS REFLECT THE GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS/DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES NECESSARY TO IDENTIFY THE JOB AND ARE NOT NECESSARILY INTENDED TO SET FORTH ALL OF THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.

NOTE: This job description may change periodically as required by business necessity, with or without advance notice to or consent by the employee.

Hiring Range: $18.00 to $18.50

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.