Operations Manager Trainee: Grow into General Manager

Love's Travel Stops; Memphis (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

401(k) match up to 5%

Insurance after 30 days

Quarterly bonus

Career development

Hiring immediately

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily store and service operations, driving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales and meet goals.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in retail/c-store management, experience with P&L and budgets, and strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills. The role requires flexible shifts and a commitment to safety and service excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail or c-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

• 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

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Sales skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Budget/P&L awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Love's Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily store and service operations, driving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales and meet goals.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in retail/c-store management, experience with P&L and budgets, and strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills. The role requires flexible shifts and a commitment to safety and service excellence.