Retail General Manager

Love's Travel Stops; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

401(k) – 100% match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after

Competitive Pay

Career Development

Quarterly Bonus Program

Hiring Immediately

Profit Sharing - Love’s Shares

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops in Davenport, IA is seeking a Retail General Manager to ensure smooth operation of our high-volume retail customer service center. You will lead staff, from Operations Managers to Assistant Managers, to deliver exceptional service and drive sales.

This role emphasizes managing processes, training, and implementing strategies to improve customer experience and profitability. The ideal candidate has proven retail leadership, budget awareness, and a commitment to growth and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail, restaurant, travel stop or c-store management.
• 2+ years’ experience managing operations with annual sales volume of $2+ million
• 2+ years’ experience deciphering and impacting budgets and P&L statements
• 2+ years’ experience supervising and training 10+ employees
• Ability to complete pre-employment screenings including drug, background, and DOT where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained location with exceptional customer service and proper merchandising.
• Drive sales through effective ordering, stocking, inventory management and waste control.
• Oversee task execution, safety, scheduling, cash handling, talent development and HR support.
• Train and develop team members to meet customer service expectations.
• Review financial reporting, including profit and loss, to inform business decisions.
• Address customer feedback and continuously improve the overall experience.

Skills

People management

Budget & P&L

Operations leadership

Customer service

Communication

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Benefits

• Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) – 100% match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30-days
• Competitive Pay
• Career Development
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Hiring Immediately
• Profit Sharing - Love’s Shares

Welcome to Love’s!

At Love’s, The Retail General Manager plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our high-volume, multifaceted retail customer service center. Retail General Managers will lead staff, including Operations Managers and Assistant Managers, to provide exceptional customer service, managing processes, and executing strategies to enhance sales and customer satisfaction. With opportunity as our greatest benefit and a dynamic team environment, this role is ideal for individuals passionate about the retail industry and ready to make a difference.

Job Functions

• Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained location in terms of exceptional customer service, facility maintenance, proper merchandising, and suitable marketing procedures.
• Drive sales of products and services through efficient ordering, stocking, inventory management, and waste management.
• Responsible for proper task execution, following effective safety practices, schedule and cash integrity, talent acquisition, employee development, and support HR functions.
• Work alongside team members to train and develop in order to maximize customer service expectations.
• Understand financial reporting, which includes profit and loss statements to affect business changes and capitalize on opportunities.
• Addressing customer feedback and working to improve the overall experience.

Requirements

• 2+ years in retail, restaurant, travel stop or c-store, big box, grocery, or department store management.
• 2+ years’ experience managing operations with annual sales volume of $2+ million
• 2+ years’ experience deciphering and impacting budgets and P&L statements
• 2+ years’ experience supervising and training 10+ employees
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Additional screening may include a motor vehicle check and/or DOT Physical.

Skills and Demands

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer satisfaction focus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate various computer programs, systems, and technology tools as part of daily operations.
• Must be able to talk, hear, move around, lift up to 50 pounds, and see clearly to perform job duties.

Our Culture

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.