Leadership Trainee: Fast-Track to General Manager

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.; Hawthorne (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) – 100% match up to 5%

Flexible Scheduling

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after

30-days

Quarterly Bonus Program

Hiring Immediately

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead multi-site retail operations, including store, fuel, restaurant, and truck care. You will drive efficiency, ensure safety and cleanliness, and oversee merchandising and inventory to boost sales.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in retail leadership, strong budgeting skills, and proven ability to manage 5–10+ staff while delivering exceptional customer service and results.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail, travel stop or c-store, big box, grocery, or department store management.
• 2+ years managing operations with an annual sales volume of $2+million.
• 2+ years affecting and deciphering budgets and P&L statements.
• 2+ years supervising and training 5-10+ employees.
• Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on responsibility of multiple business operations up to and potentially including retail store, fuel, restaurant, fresh kitchen, and truck care.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility through restroom and shower cleanliness, facilities, equipment maintenance, and safety checks.
• Drive sales of products and services through efficient ordering, stocking, inventory management, and merchandising standards.
• Assist the General Manager with proper task execution and completion, schedule and cash integrity, and complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
• Understand financial reporting to include analyzing profit and loss statements and affecting change to capture and capitalize on opportunities.
• Collaborate with managers in the efforts of talent acquisition.

Skills

Retail Management

People Leadership

Budgeting & P&L

Customer Service

Inventory & Merchandising

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead multi-site retail operations, including store, fuel, restaurant, and truck care. You will drive efficiency, ensure safety and cleanliness, and oversee merchandising and inventory to boost sales.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in retail leadership, strong budgeting skills, and proven ability to manage 5–10+ staff while delivering exceptional customer service and results.