Retail GM in Training: Lead Ops & Growth

Love's Travel Stops; Saint Charles Township (MN); On-site; USD 34,288 - 47,995; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

401(k) – 100% match up to 5%

Health/Dental/Vision insurance after ,

Quarterly Bonus Program

Career development

Hiring immediately

Job summary

Love’s Travel Stops in Minnesota is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily retail and service operations, drive efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction. You will lead a team, manage processes, and implement strategies to grow sales and achieve company goals.

This role requires hands-on leadership across multiple departments, budget oversight, inventory control, scheduling, and reporting. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a customer‑focused mindset are essential, with

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.

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

Team leadership

Customer service

Budget analysis

P&L understanding

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Love’s Travel Stops in Minnesota is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily retail and service operations, drive efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction. You will lead a team, manage processes, and implement strategies to grow sales and achieve company goals.

This role requires hands-on leadership across multiple departments, budget oversight, inventory control, scheduling, and reporting. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a customer‑focused mindset are essential, with