Operations Leader in Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) - 100% match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after

Competitive Pay

Career Development

Quarterly Bonus Program

Hiring Immediately

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee multiple business operations, including retail, fuel, and food service, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and profitability.

You will drive sales, manage inventory, and support the General Manager with reporting and cash integrity. The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and leadership to develop staff and optimize operations in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Salesmanship

Leadership

Budgeting

P&L analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee multiple business operations, including retail, fuel, and food service, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and profitability.

You will drive sales, manage inventory, and support the General Manager with reporting and cash integrity. The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and leadership to develop staff and optimize operations in a fast-paced environment.