Retail Management Intern - Summer Leadership Experience

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.; Columbus (MN); On-site; USD 1,791,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Mentorship opportunity

Potential for full-time employment

Career development

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. in Columbus, MN offers an 11-week Retail Management Internship for Summer 2027, providing hands-on experience in managing high-volume travel centers with food service and truck care.

Interns work with seasoned leaders to learn operations, team management, and exceptional customer service, setting a path toward a rewarding career at Love's. The program emphasizes training across store, fuel, food, and truck care, developing sales, cost controls, and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program pursuing a degree in business, management, hospitality, or related field.
• Able to complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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 enforce safety, compliance, and company policies.
• Collaborate on a cross-functional project with interns and leaders across departments.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership potential

Teamwork

Communication

Learning by doing

Education

Business degree

Job description

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. in Columbus, MN offers an 11-week Retail Management Internship for Summer 2027, providing hands-on experience in managing high-volume travel centers with food service and truck care.

Interns work with seasoned leaders to learn operations, team management, and exceptional customer service, setting a path toward a rewarding career at Love's. The program emphasizes training across store, fuel, food, and truck care, developing sales, cost controls, and