Retail Management Internship: Lead, Learn & Grow

Love's Travel Stops; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage

Monday–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 with hands-on experience in managing high‑volume, fast‑paced travel centers including food service and truck care. 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 a degree in business, management, hospitality, or a related field.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check; additional screening may include motor vehicle check and/or DOT physical.
• Confident interacting with customers and team members with potential to lead.

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 service

Leadership potential

Tech literacy

Education

Pursuing a degree in business/management/hospitality

Tools

POS systems

Technology tools

Job description

Love's Travel Stops offers an 11‑week Retail Management Internship with hands-on experience in managing high‑volume, fast‑paced travel centers including food service and truck care. 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.