Operations Manager in Training — Lead Growth & Service

Love's Travel Stops; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance (company funded) or

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) - 100% match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after

Competitive Pay

Career Development

Quarterly Bonus Program

Profit-Sharing Opportunity

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple units, driving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will lead a team, manage processes, and implement strategies to grow sales while ensuring safety and high standards of service.

The role requires 2+ years in retail or travel stop management, with experience handling budgets and P&L statements. A robust approach to teamwork and communication will be essential in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail, travel stop, c-store, big box, grocery, or department store management.
• 2+ years managing operations with annual sales $2M+.
• 2+ years supervising and training 5-10+ employees.

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 task execution, scheduling, cash integrity, and daily/weekly/monthly reporting.
• Understand financial reporting including analyzing profit and loss statements and making changes to capitalize on opportunities.
• Collaborate with managers in talent acquisition.

Skills

Retail management

Operations management

Team supervision

Customer service

Budgeting & P&L

Job description

Love's Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple units, driving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will lead a team, manage processes, and implement strategies to grow sales while ensuring safety and high standards of service.

The role requires 2+ years in retail or travel stop management, with experience handling budgets and P&L statements. A robust approach to teamwork and communication will be essential in this fast-paced