Retail GM in Training: Lead Ops & Growth

Love's Travel Stops; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 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

30-days

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily store operations, drive efficiency, maintain quality, and deliver outstanding customer satisfaction. You will lead a team, manage processes, analyze P&L data, and collaborate with across-store leaders to optimize sales, staffing, and safety programs in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2+ years in retail or c-store management, strong communication, and hands-on leadership with a focus on safety, scheduling, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail, travel stop or c-store management.
• 2+ years managing operations with annual sales >$2M.
• 2+ years analyzing budgets and P&L statements.
• 2+ years supervising 5–10+ employees.
• Proficient in MS Office suite and data reporting.
• Clear pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales.
• Assist General Manager with task execution, scheduling, and reporting.
• Understand financial reporting and influence opportunities via P&L data.
• Collaborate with managers on talent acquisition and staffing.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer focus

Communication

Budget & P&L analysis

Shift flexibility

Microsoft Office

Inventory management

Education

2+ years management in retail / c-store

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Love's Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily store operations, drive efficiency, maintain quality, and deliver outstanding customer satisfaction. You will lead a team, manage processes, analyze P&L data, and collaborate with across-store leaders to optimize sales, staffing, and safety programs in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2+ years in retail or c-store management, strong communication, and hands-on leadership with a focus on safety, scheduling, and