External Manager in Training

Circle K; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 2,824,000 - 2,996,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K is seeking a Store Manager in Palos Park, Illinois. The position requires leadership in recruiting, training, scheduling, and maintaining store standards to deliver excellent customer service.

A background in retail and strong communication skills are preferred. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing inventory and reports, and ensuring the store presents well and operates efficiently.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in retail sales preferred.
• Ability to supervise and train staff per CSR/ASM job descriptions.
• Ability to supervise and manage store functions.
• Computer usage for reports, inventory, cash control, notices.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire and train employees to ensure excellent customer service.
• Schedule staff to maximize coverage and maintain store image.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and resolve customer complaints promptly.
• Prepare performance appraisals and provide feedback to staff.
• Train employees to meet company standards for customer service and marketing execution.
• Communicate timely information to all employees.
• Organize and maintain store files and reports.

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership

Training and coaching

Communication

English proficiency

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Midwest BU - Region 01 - Market 03: 13059 S Lagrange Rd, Palos Park, Illinois 60464

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: $20.50 to $20.75

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.