Operations Leader in Training

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.; Columbus (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Competitive pay

Career development

Quarterly bonus program

Hiring immediately

Job summary

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple business areas, driving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. Lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales while meeting organizational goals in a fast-paced environment.

With emphasis on collaboration, budgeting, and reporting, you will partner with the General Manager and managers to ensure exceptional operations and a safe, clean, well-maintained

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail, travel stop or c-store management.
• 2+ years managing operations with an annual sales volume of $2+ million.
• 2+ years budgeting and P&L analysis.
• 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

Customer service

Salesmanship

Communication

Team leadership

Multitasking

Budgeting & P&L

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple business areas, driving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. Lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales while meeting organizational goals in a fast-paced environment.

With emphasis on collaboration, budgeting, and reporting, you will partner with the General Manager and managers to ensure exceptional operations and a safe, clean, well-maintained