Retail General Manager in Training — Lead Ops & Growth

Love's Travel Stops; New Baden (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

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 in New Baden, IL, seeks an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, drive efficiency, and ensure customer satisfaction. You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales and meet company goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on operations across multiple areas, safety, scheduling, reporting, and collaboration with leadership on talent acquisition. Benefits include growth, stability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail, travel stop or c-store, big box, grocery, or department 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.
• Able 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 task execution, schedule and cash integrity, and daily/weekly/monthly reporting.
• Understand financial reporting including analyzing profit and loss statements and driving changes to capitalize on opportunities.
• Collaborate with managers in talent acquisition efforts.

Skills

People management

Communication

Customer service

Job description

Love's Travel Stops in New Baden, IL, seeks an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, drive efficiency, and ensure customer satisfaction. You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales and meet company goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on operations across multiple areas, safety, scheduling, reporting, and collaboration with leadership on talent acquisition. Benefits include growth, stability, and teamwork.