Retail Management Intern (Jackson, TN - Summer 2027)

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship Opportunity

Leadership Development

Company Paid Travel

Real World Application of Skills

Career Development

Internship Completion Bonus

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. in Jackson, TN offers an 11-week Retail Management Internship focused on high-volume travel centers, including food service and truck care.

Interns work with seasoned leaders to learn operations, team management, and customer service, setting a path toward a rewarding career with Love's. The program provides hands-on training across store, fuel, food, and truck care operations, plus mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities for full-time

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program in business, management, hospitality, or related field.
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment drug screen and background check; DOT physical may be required.
• Confident interacting with customers and team members, with willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on training across store, fuel, food, and truck care operations.
• Develop business acumen by learning how to drive sales and manage costs.
• Learn team leadership, staffing, and employee development practices.
• Gain experience delivering exceptional customer service and resolving issues.
• Assist with merchandising, inventory management, and operational standards.
• Understand and help enforce safety, compliance, and company policies.
• Collaborate on a cross-functional project with interns and leaders across departments.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Education

Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program

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Retail Management Intern (Jackson, TN - Summer 2027)

Location: Jackson, TN, US, 38305

Benefits:Competitive Wage*Monday through FridaySchedule*Fuel Your Growth with Love's*Career Development *Company Paid Travel *Real WorldApplication of Skills*Mentorship Opportunity * Learn fromIndustry Professionals *Leadership Development *OpportunityforFull-Time Employment*Boost YourResume *

Welcome to Love's!

At Love's, our 11-week Retail Management Internship provides hands-on experience in managing high-volume, fast-paced travel centers including food service and truck care. Our interns work alongside seasoned leaders to learn facility operations, team management, and exceptional customer service, all while helping professional drivers and travelers get back on the road quickly. This program is designed to set our interns on a path toward a rewarding career with Love's.

Job Functions:

Participate in hands-on training across store, fuel, food, and truck care operations.

Develop business acumen by learning how to drive sales, manage costs, and support profitability.

Learn team leadership, staffing, and employee development practices.

Gain experience delivering exceptional customer service and resolving issues.

Assist with merchandising, inventory management, and operational standards.

Understand and help enforce safety, compliance, and company policies.

Collaborate on a cross-functional project with interns and leaders across departments.

Requirements:

Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program, pursuing a degree in business, management, hospitality, or a related field.

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

Skills and Demands:

Confident interacting with customers and team members, with potential to lead

Willing to learn by doing in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

Ability to navigate various computer programs, systems, and technology tools as part of daily operations.

Must be able to talk, hear, move around, lift up to 50 pounds, and see clearly to perform job duties.

Love's Family of Companies encourages growth within the Company and the development of it's employees. Please make sure you have supervisor or manager approval prior to applying for a different position within the Company.

Nearest Major Market: Jackson
Nearest Secondary Market: Memphis