Retail Leadership Intern — Summer 2027

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.; Pendleton (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage

Mentorship Opportunity

Leadership Development

Career Development

Company Paid Travel

Real World Application of Skills

Learn from Industry Professionals

Opportunity for Full-Time Employment

Job summary

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. offers an 11-week Retail Management Intern program in Pendleton, IN, delivering hands-on experience in high-volume travel centers with food service and truck care.

Interns work with seasoned leaders to learn operations, team management, and exceptional customer service for a path toward a future with Love’s. The program emphasizes sales growth, cost management, staffing, and safety compliance, with opportunities for mentorship and potential full-time

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program.
• Pursuing a degree in business, management, hospitality, or a related field.
• Willing to undergo pre-employment screening including drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on training across store, fuel, food, and truck care operations.
• Develop business acumen by learning to drive sales, manage costs, and support profitability.
• Learn team leadership, staffing, and employee development practices.
• Gain experience delivering customer service and resolving issues.
• Assist with merchandising, inventory management, and operational standards.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership potential

Communication

Education

Pursuing a degree in business/management/hospitality

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. offers an 11-week Retail Management Intern program in Pendleton, IN, delivering hands-on experience in high-volume travel centers with food service and truck care.

Interns work with seasoned leaders to learn operations, team management, and exceptional customer service for a path toward a future with Love’s. The program emphasizes sales growth, cost management, staffing, and safety compliance, with opportunities for mentorship and potential full-time