Store Director

Maverik, Inc.; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee fuel discount

50% off food and drink

Annual profit sharing

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k plan with company match

$20,000 company-paid life insurance

Parental leave

Education assistance/reimbursement program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

An expanding retail company in Ankeny, Iowa, is looking for a Store Director Trainee. This role offers comprehensive training to prepare candidates for the Store Director position. Responsibilities include workforce management, financial oversight, and customer engagement. Ideal applicants should possess strong leadership and communication skills. Benefits include profit sharing, discounts, and comprehensive health benefits. The company promotes from within, offering unlimited growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle financial management, including P&L, budgets, and business plans.
• Experience or willingness to learn in areas such as recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, customer service, and operational efficiency.
• ServeSafe Certification: Currently certified or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Learn to manage succession planning and people development within the store.
• Facilitate the ongoing development of leaders and the store team.
• Ensure the safety and security of store team members and customers.
• Collaborate on P&L management and business plans.
• Implement company initiatives and enhance customer experience.
• Lead the store team in measuring operational efficiencies.
• Engage with Food Service initiatives to maximize sales.
• Drive a customer-centric culture.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Financial management

Problem-solving skills

Customer service orientation

Job description

Salary

$53,000 - $58,000 per year, with eligibility for a bonus program. Hourly compensation during training, transitioning to a salaried position upon successful completion of training.

About Us

At Maverik, we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We’re searching for ambitious, dedicated individuals to join our team as Store Director Trainee. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive training and advance to a Store Director position.

Position Overview

As a Store Director Trainee, you will undergo a thorough training program to prepare you for a Store Director role. Initially, you will receive hourly compensation during your training period. Upon successful completion, you will transition to a salaried Store Director role, where you will be responsible for driving store performance and leading your team to success.

• Duration: 6 weeks
• Hourly Pay During Training: $21.98/hr – $26.02/hr (Will move to Salary after training is completed)

Key Responsibilities

• Succession and Workforce Planning: Learn to manage succession planning, workforce planning, and people development within your store, including recruiting, hiring, training, establishing performance expectations, coaching, and recommending termination decisions.
• Training and Development: Facilitate the ongoing development of leaders and the store team by ensuring the delivery of all Company training programs.
• Safety and Security: Exercise discretion and authority to ensure the safety and security of store team members, customers, and vendors.
• P&L Management: Collaborate with the District Manager and Sr Director of Regional Operations on P&L management, business plans, and budgets.
• Company Initiatives: Implement Company initiatives, enhance the customer experience, and foster a culture of coaching, engagement, and teamwork.
• Operational Excellence: Lead the store team in implementing best practices, measuring operational efficiencies, improving productivity, and achieving operational standards.
• Food Service: Actively engage with Food Service initiatives to maximize sales and productivity while controlling waste. Currently ServeSafe certified or willing to obtain certification.
• Customer-Centric Culture: Drive a customer-centric culture by ensuring processes, communications, and rewards incentivize premium customer service.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle financial management, including P&L, budgets, and business plans.
• Experience or willingness to learn in areas such as recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, customer service, and operational efficiency.
• ServeSafe Certification: Currently certified or willing to obtain.
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Why Maverik?

• Food Fuel Benefits: Fuel up on your adventure with our employee fuel discount. Also enjoy 50% off food and drink.
• Profit Sharing: When Maverik succeeds, so do you. Team Members are eligible for annual profit sharing—our way of recognizing the important role you play in our success.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package: We’ve got you covered! Full time team members will have access to our Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, a 401k plan with company match, a $20,000 company‑paid life insurance, parental leave, and an education assistance/reimbursement program.
• Unlimited growth opportunities: We strive to recognize your talent by promoting from within, offering consistent raises, and helping you achieve your professional goals.

Physical Requirements

• This position involves frequent standing, walking, handling, and horizontal reaching. It also requires reaching above shoulder level and below the waist, as well as activities such as bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, and pushing. The role may involve lifting, carrying, or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work safely with equipment that generates and maintains high temperatures, while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.