Operations Manager in Training—Drive Growth & Service

Love's Travel Stops; Mississippi; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

401(k) – 5% match

Insurance after 30 days

Competitive pay

Career development

Quarterly bonus program

Hiring immediately

Job summary

Love’s Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across retail, fuel, restaurant, and truck care areas. You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction while growing sales.

With a focus on collaborative leadership, you will review financial reports and budgets, mentor 5–10+ staff, and help recruit talent. A strong customer-service mindset and organizational skills are essential.

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.

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

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Customer service

Team leadership

Tools

POS/retail systems

Job description

Love’s Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across retail, fuel, restaurant, and truck care areas. You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction while growing sales.

With a focus on collaborative leadership, you will review financial reports and budgets, mentor 5–10+ staff, and help recruit talent. A strong customer-service mindset and organizational skills are essential.