Retail Operations Manager in Training: Lead & Grow

Love's Travel Stops; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

401(k) – 100% match up to 5%

Health/dental/vision insurance after 0

Competitive pay

Career development

Quarterly bonus program

Hiring immediately

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple store functions and drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales while meeting company goals. The role requires 2+ years in retail/stop management, strong budgeting/P&L acumen, and frontline leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail, travel stop or c-store, big box, grocery, or department store management.
• 2+ years managing operations with an annual sales volume of $2+million.
• 2+ years affecting and deciphering budgets and P&L statements.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on responsibility of multiple business operations up to and potentially including retail store, fuel, restaurant, fresh kitchen, and truck care.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility through restroom and shower cleanliness, facilities, equipment maintenance, and safety checks.
• Drive sales of products and services through efficient ordering, stocking, inventory management, and merchandising standard.
• Assist the General Manager with proper task execution and completion, schedule and cash integrity, and complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
• Understand financial reporting to include analyzing profit and loss statements and affecting change to capture and capitalize on opportunities.
• Collaborate with managers in the efforts of talent acquisition.

Skills

Retail management

P&L management

Team supervision

Budgeting

Customer service

Communication

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Love's Travel Stops is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple store functions and drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales while meeting company goals. The role requires 2+ years in retail/stop management, strong budgeting/P&L acumen, and frontline leadership in a fast-paced environment.