Retail Management Intern (Summer 2027 - Charleston, TN)

Love's Travel Stops; Charleston (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Weekday schedule (Mon–Fri)

Career development

Company paid travel

Real-world skills application

Mentorship program

Industry leadership guidance

Leadership development

Path to full-time employment

Resume boost

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops offers an 11-week Retail Management Internship focused on hands-on learning in high-volume travel centers, including food service and truck care. Interns work with seasoned leaders to gain experience in facility operations, team management and customer service, paving a path toward a rewarding career with Love's.

This program emphasizes practical experience, mentorship, and exposure to cross-functional projects across departments; successful interns may have opportunities for

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program related to business, management, hospitality, or similar field.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check; DOT etc. may be required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Leadership potential

Tech savvy

Communication

Education

Pursuing degree in business/related field

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive Wage
• Monday through Friday Schedule
• Fuel Your Growth with Love's
• Career Development
• Company Paid Travel
• Real World Application of Skills
• Mentorship Opportunity
• Learn from Industry Professionals
• Leadership Development
• Opportunity for Full-Time Employment
• Boost Your Resume

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.

Our Culture:

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.