Operations Manager in Training: Grow, Lead, Succeed

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.; Iowa; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

401(k) match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance after

Competitive pay

Career development

Quarterly bonus program

Hiring immediately

Job summary

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across store, fuel, restaurant, and truck care, driving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a team, manage processes, analyze P&L, and collaborate with managers on talent acquisition, scheduling, and reporting. Strong communication, leadership, and multitasking are essential in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail, travel stop or c-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

Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across store, fuel, restaurant, and truck care, driving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a team, manage processes, analyze P&L, and collaborate with managers on talent acquisition, scheduling, and reporting. Strong communication, leadership, and multitasking are essential in a fast-paced retail environment.