Operations Leadership Trainee — Drive Growth & Service

Love's Travel Stops; Hudson (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

401(k) 100% match up to 5%

Insurance after 30 days (Medical/Dent/

Quarterly bonus program

Career development

Hiring immediately

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, drive efficiency, and deliver superior customer service. You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute growth initiatives while ensuring safety and cleanliness across facilities.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in retail/ceremonial operations with P&L exposure, strong communication, and experience supervising 5–10+ staff. Opportunity to impact sales and 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

Retail management

P&L management

Staff supervision

Budget analysis

MS Office

Communication skills

Tools

None

Job description

Love's Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, drive efficiency, and deliver superior customer service. You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute growth initiatives while ensuring safety and cleanliness across facilities.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in retail/ceremonial operations with P&L exposure, strong communication, and experience supervising 5–10+ staff. Opportunity to impact sales and operations in a fast-paced environment.