General Manager - Convenience Store (Blackjack Lane)

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers is seeking a Convenience Store General Manager in Lexington, SC. This salaried role oversees daily store operations, staff performance, inventory, and financial results to maximize profitability.

You will monitor KPIs, drive customer service excellence, and ensure adherence to company policies. You will lead scheduling, training, and development of team members, manage cash handling, and coordinate with district managers on cost-effective advertising, hiring

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and management abilities.
• Experience working to targets, KPIs and measurements.
• Understanding of P&L and financials.
• Excellent customer service with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage store operations and staff to achieve profitability.
• Oversee scheduling, training, coaching, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

KPI tracking

P&L understanding

Customer service

Scheduling

Team motivation

Microsoft Office

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

POSITION TITLE: CONVENIENCE STORE GENERAL MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: EXPRESS LANE / PITT STOP SOUTH CAROLINA
REPORTS TO: DISTRICT MANAGER
FLSA: EXEMPT / SALARY

As a Convenience Store General Manager, you will have the opportunity to create and maintain an exceptional store experience for your guests. This is a salaried/exempt position and typically reports to the District Manager. The Convenience Store Manager will oversee a retail location’s staff and activities to achieve a profitable store location. The Store Manager will be responsible for the day to day running of the store including stock control, overheads, staff, gross profit, and reporting.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Staff management: interview, selection, and training of all staff for the retail location.
• Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of staff.
• Confirms daily sales reports and cash receipts; ensures monies are deposited regularly, and reports are submitted as prescribed by company policies.
• Ensure store standards are consistently improved in terms of housekeeping, merchandising, presentation, and service.
• Holds regular communication meetings with staff to ensure all plans are carried out.
• Addresses customer needs and resolves issues, ensuring positive and long-term customer relationships.
• Ensures inventory data is correct by performing spot inventory counts and checks.
• Collaborates with regional managers to develop, coordinate, and identify cost-effective advertising and hiring strategies.
• Ensures that the store always looks clean and inviting.
• Achieve Gross Profit Margin, Net Margin and Sales Targets as agreed with District Managers
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills, Experience, And Education Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership and management skills with ability to motivate staff.
• Experience working to targets, KPI’s and measurements.
• Understanding of P&L and financials
• Excellent customer service abilities and positive attitude
• Flexible and open schedule
• High School/GED required.
• Customer service experience required.
• Retail management experience highly preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Teams, Excel and Outlook
• Frequent standing for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift 25-50 pounds at times.