Area Merchandising Manager - Garden City, KS

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

At Love's, our values go beyond our name. We look for those same values in our people. The Area Merchandising Manager at Love's Travel Stops is a critical element to the success of our long-term business strategy. The Area Merchandising Manager will help run our business by driving compliance of merchandising processes and procedures, sales coaching, and managing vendor relations.

Requirements

2+ years in a district restaurant management position required.
2+ years deciphering and impacting budgets and P&L statements.
2+ years leading through influence in a multi-unit setting.
A valid driver’s license and ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, background, and motor vehicle check.

Responsibilities

Communicate clear expectations to achieve all brand, performance, and behavior standards.
Conduct regular quarterly visits and weekly conference calls for each location.
Collaborate with District Manager(s) to effectively manage employee turnover and retention. Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, assist in development and succession planning of team members.
Identify areas of opportunity on monthly, weekly, and daily reports and implement plans to correct any issues and improve performance.
Recognize and resolve customer feedback by determining optimal solutions in a timely manner.
Responsible for protecting company assets with various audit processes and ensure that all cash handling and Love’s policies and procedures are being followed by all employees.