Store Leader (Manager) Trainee

7-Eleven; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Store Leader Trainee to join their team. This role is pivotal in ensuring exceptional customer service and driving store profitability through effective leadership and employee development. You'll have the opportunity to grow within a company that values internal promotions and offers comprehensive training programs. If you have a passion for retail management and enjoy leading a team, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while making a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

401K Plan

Paid PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Monthly Bonus/Incentive

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management preferred with a focus on customer service.
• Strong leadership skills to develop and empower store employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer service and training initiatives for store employees.
• Oversee merchandising and marketing programs to drive profitability.

Skills

Customer Service Leadership

Training and Coaching

Merchandising and Marketing Oversight

P&L Management

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Position Overview

The Store Leader is the heart and soul of the store. A Store Leader, along with an Assistant or two, forms the store’s leadership team, executing merchandising and marketing initiatives, driving profitability, developing the skills of the entire store team, and ensuring customers are well taken care of. Many of our top managers started their careers as cashiers or part-timers seeking extra income. Through hard work, completing our training programs, and learning the business, our team members advance to manage the best store management teams in the industry. If you enjoy working as part of a management team and have supervisory experience, we would love to discuss our Store Leader Trainee role with you! We’re hiring immediately!

What We Offer

• A focus on your success with comprehensive training to ensure excellent customer service.
• A strong "promote from within" philosophy providing advancement opportunities at all levels.

Benefits

• 401K Plan (US only)
• RRSP Plan (Canada only)
• Paid PTO
• Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance options
• Monthly bonus/incentive potential
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance (US only)

Candidate Requirements

• Ability to lead customer service, training, and coaching for all store employees.
• Focus on high retention through employee development and empowerment.
• Ability to oversee merchandising and marketing programs.
• Experience with P&L and store reports to influence business decisions.
• Manage cash handling, fuel transactions, and promote the rewards program.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment in compliance with health and sanitation standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• High School diploma or GED preferred; at least one year of retail management experience if not.
• Valid driver’s license with automotive liability insurance.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

7-Eleven is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity. A full job description, including minimum requirements and essential functions, is available upon request.