Operations Manager in Training — Grow Sales & Lead Teams

Love's Travel Stops; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible scheduling

401(k) match up to 5%

Insurance after 30 days (Medical/Dent/

Job summary

Love’s Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple business units to drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales and meet company goals.

This role requires 2+ years in retail or travel stop management, strong communication, budgeting, and Excel skills. You’ll work with the General Manager on task execution, reporting, and talent development in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail, travel stop or c-store, big box, grocery, or department store management.

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

Salesmanship

Teamwork

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Love’s Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple business units to drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales and meet company goals.

This role requires 2+ years in retail or travel stop management, strong communication, budgeting, and Excel skills. You’ll work with the General Manager on task execution, reporting, and talent development in a fast-paced