General Manager in Training - Retail

Operations Manager – Love’s Travel Stops

Operations Managers assist/oversee daily operations to drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include leading a team, managing processes, and executing strategies to grow sales and meet organizational goals.

• Fuel Your Growth with Love's company‑funded tuition assistance program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Scheduling
• 401(k) – 100% match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days
• Competitive Pay
• Career Development
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Hiring Immediately

• Hands‑on responsibility of multiple business operations, including retail store, fuel, restaurant, fresh kitchen, and truck care.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and well‑maintained facility through restroom and shower cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and safety checks.
• Drive sales of products and services through efficient ordering, stocking, inventory management, and merchandising standards.
• Assist the General Manager with task execution, schedule and cash integrity, and complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
• Analyze profit and loss statements and take action to capitalize on opportunities.
• Collaborate with managers on talent acquisition efforts.

• 2+ years in retail, travel stop or c‑store, big box, grocery, or department store management.
• 2+ years managing operations with an annual sales volume of $2+ million.
• 2+ years affecting and deciphering budgets and P&L statements.
• 2+ years supervising and training 5–10+ employees.
• Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to complete a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

• Ability to work various shift times, including days, evenings, nights, occasional overnight, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer satisfaction focus.
• Exceptional customer service, positive rapport building, expert salesmanship, and ability to manage operations and employee‑vehicle deployment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Effective teamwork skills.
• Physical demands: standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing; frequent lifting of items over 75 pounds; vision requirements.

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores celebrated the Better Work Award in 2023. We are committed to offering value for drivers, fleets, and roadside customers while maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.

Senior Status: Internship

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Human Resources

Industry: Retail