Operations Manager in Training — Growth & Impact

Love's Travel Stops; Iowa; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) Match

Insurance

Competitive Pay

Career Development

Quarterly Bonus

Hiring Immediately

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple service areas and drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales while aligning with company goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with store leadership, budget awareness, and a focus on safe, clean facilities and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail, travel stop or c-store, big box, grocery, or department store management.
• Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to 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

Operations management

Budget & P&L analysis

Team supervision

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Love's Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple service areas and drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales while aligning with company goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with store leadership, budget awareness, and a focus on safe, clean facilities and strong customer service.