Retail GM in Training - Growth, Bonuses, Flexible Schedule

Love's Travel Stops; Pendleton (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance (company funded)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) – 100% match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision after 30 days

Competitive Pay

Career Development

Quarterly Bonus Program

Profit-Sharing Opportunity

Job summary

Love’s Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day multi-unit operations, driving efficiency and customer satisfaction. You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales and meet company goals.

The role emphasizes budgeting, P&L oversight, schedule and reporting duties, and collaboration with management to attract and develop talent. A dynamic, hands-on leader with strong communication is ideal.

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.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Additional screening may include a motor vehicle check and/or DOT Physical.

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

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Operations management

Budgeting & P&L

Team management

Inventory management

POS systems

Business software

Tools

POS systems

Business software

Job description

Love’s Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day multi-unit operations, driving efficiency and customer satisfaction. You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales and meet company goals.

The role emphasizes budgeting, P&L oversight, schedule and reporting duties, and collaboration with management to attract and develop talent. A dynamic, hands-on leader with strong communication is ideal.