Operations Manager in Training: Lead, Grow, Succeed

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores; Sadieville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance (company funded)

Paid time off

401(k) – 100% match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Competitive pay

Career development

Quarterly bonus program

Job summary

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is hiring an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations and drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales and meet organizational goals.

This role offers growth opportunities, a supportive team environment, and a chance to influence multiple store operations including retail, fuel, and food service.

Qualifications

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

• 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

Team leadership

Operations management

Budget & P&L analysis

Customer service

MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

Shift flexibility

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is hiring an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations and drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales and meet organizational goals.

This role offers growth opportunities, a supportive team environment, and a chance to influence multiple store operations including retail, fuel, and food service.