Retail Operations Manager Trainee

Socket.dev; New Baden (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

401(k) – 100% match up to 5%

Health Insurance after 30 days

Competitive pay

Career development

Quarterly bonus program

Profit-sharing opportunity

Job summary

Love's is seeking an Operations Manager in Illinois to lead daily store operations, including fuel, restaurant, and truck care areas. You will drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction while mentoring a team and partnering with the General Manager on scheduling, reporting, and process improvements.

The role requires 2+ years in retail leadership, budget and P&L involvement, and team supervision. A strong customer-service focus and cross-functional collaboration are essential for

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.
• 2+ years supervising and training 5-10+ employees.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Additional screening may include a motor vehicle check and/or DOT Physical.

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 standards.
• 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 changes to capture and capitalize on opportunities.
• Collaborate with managers in the efforts of talent acquisition.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

P&L analysis

Staff training

Customer service

Sales growth

Communication skills

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management

Job description

Love's is seeking an Operations Manager in Illinois to lead daily store operations, including fuel, restaurant, and truck care areas. You will drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction while mentoring a team and partnering with the General Manager on scheduling, reporting, and process improvements.

The role requires 2+ years in retail leadership, budget and P&L involvement, and team supervision. A strong customer-service focus and cross-functional collaboration are essential for