Retail GM in Training: Lead Ops & Growth

Socket.dev; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; 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

Hiring Immediately

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across store, fuel, foodservice, and truck care. You will drive efficiency and customer satisfaction while leading a team and maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include scheduling, inventory, reporting, and collaboration with the General Manager on budgets and P&L insights. This role emphasizes teamwork, excellent communication, and a customer‑focused culture.

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.
• 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

Customer service

Salesmanship

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across store, fuel, foodservice, and truck care. You will drive efficiency and customer satisfaction while leading a team and maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include scheduling, inventory, reporting, and collaboration with the General Manager on budgets and P&L insights. This role emphasizes teamwork, excellent communication, and a customer‑focused culture.