Store Manager in Training — Retail Leadership

Couche-Tard; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K Midwest BU - Region 04 - Market 02 in West Lafayette, IN seeks a proven leader to oversee store operations as a Site Manager. You will recruit, train and supervise staff, manage daily sales, inventory, and cash control, and ensure excellent customer service and a professional store image.

The role requires strong management, scheduling, and communication skills, with responsibility for budgeting, P&L, and safety compliance in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Retail sales experience 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 CSR and 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Training and development

Hiring and interviewing

Customer service

Budgeting

P&L

Financial analysis

English communication

Staff supervision

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Circle K Midwest BU - Region 04 - Market 02 in West Lafayette, IN seeks a proven leader to oversee store operations as a Site Manager. You will recruit, train and supervise staff, manage daily sales, inventory, and cash control, and ensure excellent customer service and a professional store image.

The role requires strong management, scheduling, and communication skills, with responsibility for budgeting, P&L, and safety compliance in a fast-paced retail environment.