Manager In Training

Circle K; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K in Spartanburg, SC seeks an experienced store leader to oversee daily operations, drive sales, and ensure excellent customer service. You will recruit and train staff, manage inventory, cash handling and compliance.

This role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Join a team focused on service, efficiency and store standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in retail sales preferred.
• Experience performing essential duties and responsibilities as described.
• Ability to supervise and train for equipment, tools and materials for CSR/ASM roles.
• Ability to supervise and manage CSR/ASM functions.
• Able to use a computer and analyze reports, inventory and cash control.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire and train staff to deliver excellent customer service.
• Develop, manage and assign tasks to keep the site clean, stocked and well-kept.
• Maintain professional image among staff and supervisor.
• Schedule employees within guidelines to maximize service and site image.
• Implement non-discriminatory management practices in hiring and training.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Leadership and supervision

Equipment training

Computer reports & inventory

Valid driver’s license

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Southeast BU - Region 03 - Market 01: 315 John Dodd Rd, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303

Shift Availability: Flexible Availability

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in retail sales preferred.
• Experience performing essential duties, responsibilities and working in the conditions described below.
• Ability to supervise and train for the use of equipment, tools and materials listed for Customer Service Representatives (CSR) and Assistant Site Managers (ASM).
• Ability to supervise and manage the functions listed in the CSR and ASM job descriptions.
• Ability to use a computer, or acquire the skills necessary to use a computer at the site, including 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by supervisor.

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, organized 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.
• Implement non‑discriminatory related management skills while hiring, training, counseling, motivating and separating employees.

Site Relationships

• Develop positive and professional relationships with all suppliers.
• Promote excellent service and resolve customer complaints in a timely, professional manner.
• Promote and maintain a safe, positive public image within the neighboring community.

Training and Development

• Prepare ongoing 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.
• Train all employees on safety procedures and promote safety awareness.

Communication

• Develop ways and means to ensure that all employees receive proper communication in a timely manner.
• Establish periodic ongoing communication meetings with all site employees and the Market Manager.

Organizing and Planning

• Evaluate and develop specific action plans to address the needs of the site to reach desired objectives.
• Organize and maintain all site files and manuals.
• Manage and supervise store employees to ensure that all required and requested reports are completed accurately and timely.
• Manage and supervise store employees to ensure that all merchandise is stocked, attractively displayed and priced correctly.
• Ensure that all required employment‑related posters and signs are in a place that is easily accessible to all employees.

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.
• Perform all other financial analysis necessary to maximize sales and net profits.

Working Conditions

• Performs approximately all work indoors but will be required to work outside 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.
• At all times work as an effective manager, supervisor and leader.

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.

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 otherwise participating in the application process.

Our company uses the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibility.