Operations Manager in Training - Growth & Leadership Path

Love's Travel Stops; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) – 100% match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after

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 our network of retail, fuel, and services. You will lead a team, drive efficiency, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales while delivering quality customer experiences.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, budget awareness, and the ability to schedule shifts, monitor safety, and complete regular reporting.

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

• Lead a team and oversee daily operations across multiple store areas.
• 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 skills

Customer service

Salesmanship

Team collaboration

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 our network of retail, fuel, and services. You will lead a team, drive efficiency, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales while delivering quality customer experiences.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, budget awareness, and the ability to schedule shifts, monitor safety, and complete regular reporting.