Manager in Training

Circle K; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K is seeking a positive, enthusiastic leader in Tifton, Georgia. The ideal candidate will manage a retail site, ensuring excellent customer service and efficient operations. Responsibilities include recruiting and training employees, developing supplier relationships, and analyzing sales data.

A high school diploma or GED, retail experience, and strong management abilities are preferred. The position requires flexibility in shift availability and a valid driver’s license. Circle K is committed to providing an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in retail sales preferred.
• Ability to supervise and manage site functions.
• Valid driver’s license and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, and train employees to ensure excellent service.
• Manage site cleanliness and organization according to standards.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and resolve customer complaints.
• Analyze sales data to maximize profits.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Leadership and management

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

South Atlantic BU - Region 02 - Market 06: 802 W 7th St, Tifton, Georgia 31794

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 in the Customer Service Representative (CSR) and Assistant Site Manager (ASM) job description.
• Ability to supervise and manage the functions described in the CSR and ASM job description.
• Ability to use a computer, or acquire those 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 keep the site 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 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 on‑going and timely performance appraisals in writing for all employees, providing proper performance‑based feedback.
• Train all employees to meet company standards for customer service, site image, and marketing execution.
• Train all employees on safety procedures and promote safety awareness.

Communication

• Develop ways and means to ensure all employees receive proper communication in a timely manner.
• Establish periodic on‑going 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 all required and requested reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Manage and supervise store employees to ensure merchandise is stocked, attractively displayed, and priced correctly.
• Ensure all required employment‑related posters and signs are in place and 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 profit and loss 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

• Work indoors; occasional outside work required for parking lot and gas‑pump upkeep, garbage removal, etc.
• Exposure to occasional cold temperature extremes while supervising or managing employees working in walk‑in coolers or freezers.
• Exposure to occasional noise.
• Work with minimum direction and supervision; always act 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.