Travel Center Store Manager — Lead with Five-Star Service

Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians; Coachella (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians seeks a Travel Center and Retail Manager to lead operations across both venues, driving sales and maintaining profitability. You will coach team members, manage inventories, set pricing strategies, and coordinate with Food & Beverage to reflect customer preferences.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience in retail or travel retail, a bachelor's or equivalent, and willingness to adhere to tribal policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field (or equivalent experience).
• Three (3) – Five (5) years equivalent Supervisory/Management experience in retail, travel stop, convenience store, grocery, or department store management.
• Must be able to pass background suitability investigation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Travel Center and Retail operations, including staffing, inventory management, and customer service.
• Collaborate with Executive Director Travel Centers to implement initiatives meeting business objectives.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and monitor budgeting, scheduling, and cost controls.

Skills

Retail management

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians seeks a Travel Center and Retail Manager to lead operations across both venues, driving sales and maintaining profitability. You will coach team members, manage inventories, set pricing strategies, and coordinate with Food & Beverage to reflect customer preferences.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience in retail or travel retail, a bachelor's or equivalent, and willingness to adhere to tribal policies and safety standards.