Store Manager in Training - Greater Seattle Area

Circle K Stores Inc.; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,501,000 - 77,366,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K Stores Inc. in the Greater Seattle area is seeking a Store Manager in Training to lead a busy retail site. You will recruit, train and supervise staff, manage inventory and reports, and maintain a high standard of customer service while controlling costs.

A valid driver's license is required, and strong English communication is essential for daily operations. The role offers full-time hours with opportunities for advancement within the West Coast BU – Region 01 network.

Qualifications

• Retail experience preferred
• Ability to supervise and train staff
• English communication skills (oral and written)
• Driver's license required
• Ability to analyze reports and inventory

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire and train employees and ensure excellent customer service
• Schedule staff to maximize service and maintain store image
• Develop professional relationships with suppliers and resolve customer complaints
• Prepare performance appraisals and provide feedback
• Organize store files, manage reports and ensure accurate pricing and displays
• Analyze daily sales and expenses to maximize profits and safeguard funds
• Work indoors and outdoors as needed, including parking lot and pump areas

Skills

Leadership & training

Staff supervision

Customer service

Scheduling

Communication

Inventory & reports

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

## Store Manager in Training - Greater Seattle AreaApply: Store 2709649 Seattle WA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 14, 2026 (27 days left to apply): R621164West Coast BU - Region 01 - Market 01: 1013 Ne 45Th, Seattle, Washington 98105# **Shift Availability**Flexible (Days, Evenings, Overnights + Weekends)**Time Type**Full time# **Minimum Qualifications**The minimum qualifications for a Store Manager are:* High School diploma or GED preferred.* Experience in retail sales preferred.* Experience to perform the essential duties, responsibilities and working in the conditions described below.* Ability to supervise and train for the use of equipment, tools and materials listed in the Customer Service Representative (CSR) and Assistant Site Manager (ASM) job description.* Ability to supervise and manage the functions listed in the CSR and ASM job description.* Ability to use computer, or acquire those skills necessary to use a computer at the site, which includes analysis of reports, inventory control, cash control, counseling notices, etc.* A valid driver’s license and adequate transportation to/from bank and corporate management meetings.* Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in English.* Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by his/her supervisor.# **ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS**# **Leadership and Management*** Recruit, hire and train positive, enthusiastic employees, ensuring excellent customer service.* Develop, manage and assign tasks appropriately to ensure the site is clean, adequately stocked, organize and well kept based on Company standards.* Maintain a professional and supportive image among subordinates and supervisor.* Schedule employees within Company guidelines to maximize customer service and maintain site image.* Implement non-discriminatory related management skills while hiring, training, counseling, motivating and separating employees.# **Site Relationships*** Develop positive and professional relationships with all suppliers.* Promote excellent service and resolve customer complaints in a timely, professional manner.* Promote and ensure a safe, positive public image within the neighboring community.# **Training and Development*** Prepare on-going and timely performance appraisals in writing for all employees, providing proper performance based feedback.* Train all employees ensuring that customer service, site image and marketing execution meet Company standards.* Train all employees on safety procedures and promote safety awareness.# **Communication*** Develop ways and means to ensure that all employees receive proper communication in a timely manner.* Establish periodic on-going communication meetings with all site employees and the Market Manager.# **Organizing and Planning*** Evaluate and develop specific action plans to address the needs of the site in order to reach the desired objectives.* Organize and maintain all site files and manuals.* Manage and supervise store employees to ensure that all required and requested reports due are completed accurately and timely.* Manage and supervise store employees to ensure that all merchandise is stocked, attractively displayed and priced correctly.* Ensure that all required employment related posters and signs are in a place that is easily accessible to all employees.# **Financial*** Analyze daily sales and expense information and take appropriate action to maximize sales and net profits.* Budget and forecast P&L lines, as well as understand and manage merchandise margins.* Safeguard and account for all money received and disbursed.* Perform all other financial analysis necessary to maximize sales and net profits.# **Working Conditions*** Performs approximately all work indoors but will be required to work outside in order to clean parking lots, gas pumps, take out garbage, etc.* Be exposed to occasional cold temperature extremes while supervising or managing store employees performing occasional work in a walk-in cooler and/or freezer.* Be exposed to occasional noise.* Work with a minimum of direction and supervision.* At all times work as an effective manager, supervisor and leader.**THE ABOVE STATEMENTS REFLECT THE GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS/DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES NECESSARY TO IDENTIFY THE JOB AND ARE NOT NECESSARILY INTENDED TO SET FORTH ALL OF THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.******NOTE: This job description may change periodically as required by business necessity, with or without advance notice to or consent by the employee.****Hiring Range: $26.00 to $27.00