Operations Manager Trainee - Grow, Lead and Drive Results

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.; Charleston (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance (company funded)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) matching up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after

Competitive Pay

Career Development

Quarterly Bonus Program

Profit-Sharing

Job summary

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple business areas, driving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales and meet company goals. The role requires 2+ years in retail or travel-stop management, strong financial acumen, and hands-on leadership across store, fuel, and foodservice operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail, travel stop or c-store, big box, grocery, or department store management.
• 2+ years managing operations with annual sales of $2+ million.
• 2+ years affecting and deciphering budgets and P&L statements.
• 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 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 changes to capture and capitalize on opportunities.
• Collaborate with managers in the efforts of talent acquisition.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Job description

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple business areas, driving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales and meet company goals. The role requires 2+ years in retail or travel-stop management, strong financial acumen, and hands-on leadership across store, fuel, and foodservice operations.