Operations Leader in Training — Drive Sales & Service

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.; Milan Township (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel Growth: Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) match

Health Insurance after 30 days

Competitive Pay

Career Development

Quarterly Bonus

Profit Sharing

Wellness programs

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple business areas and drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. Lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales and meet organizational goals in a supportive environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety, and operational excellence with opportunities for career development within a family-owned culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail, travel stop or c-store, big box, grocery, or department store management.
• 2+ years managing operations with annual sales volume of $2+ million.
• 2+ years affecting and deciphering budgets and P&L statements.
• 2+ years supervising and training 5–10+ employees.

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 changes to capture and capitalize on opportunities.
• Collaborate with managers in the efforts of talent acquisition.

Skills

Customer service

Salesmanship

Team leadership

Operations management

Budget & P&L

Staff training

Job description

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple business areas and drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. Lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales and meet organizational goals in a supportive environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety, and operational excellence with opportunities for career development within a family-owned culture.