Operations Leader in Training — Drive Growth & Service

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.; Monroe Center (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

401(k) match

Insurance after 30 days

Competitive pay

Career development

Quarterly bonus

Profit sharing

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple departments, driving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales while partnering with store leadership to ensure safety and strong financial performance. This role requires hands-on leadership, excellent communication, and flexibility across shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail or large-format store management.
• 2+ years managing operations with annual sales volume of $2+ million.
• 2+ years deciphering budgets and P&L statements.
• 2+ years supervising and training 5–10+ employees.
• Ability to pass 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 task execution, schedule and cash integrity, and daily/weekly/monthly reporting.
• Understand financial reporting including profit and loss statements and adjusting actions to improve opportunities.
• Collaborate with managers in talent acquisition efforts.

Skills

Operations management

Team management

Customer service

Budgeting

P&L analysis

Sales/upselling

Tools

DOT Physical

Job description

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple departments, driving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales while partnering with store leadership to ensure safety and strong financial performance. This role requires hands-on leadership, excellent communication, and flexibility across shifts.