Retail Management Intern: Leadership & Mentorship Path

Love's Travel Stops; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage

Monday through Friday Schedule

Career Development

Company Paid Travel

Mentorship Opportunity

Learn from Industry Professionals

Leadership Development

Opportunity for Full-Time Employment

Boost Your Resume

Real World Application of Skills

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops offers an 11-week Retail Management Internship that 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.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program pursuing business, management, hospitality, or related field.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check (and possibly DOT).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer interaction

Willingness to learn

Tech/tools aptitude

Physical ability (lift 50 lbs)

Education

Enrolled in 2- or 4-year program

Job description

Love's Travel Stops offers an 11-week Retail Management Internship that 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.