Market Leader (Manager) Trainee

7‑Eleven•Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

7-Eleven is hiring a Market Leader Trainee for retail sales, searching in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Indiana. Training takes place in Ohio, and candidates must be relocatable to be considered. The position prepares participants to lead approximately 8–10 Area Leaders responsible for about 100–150 stores. Market Leaders assist and counsel Area Leaders and Store Operators, including store managers and franchisees, in daily store operations to maximize sales and gross profit. This is a key change-agent role in a dynamic business. The in-depth training program typically lasts 12 months. Upon appointment to take over a market, the Market Leader receives a company vehicle for business use. Career paths may lead in a variety of directions within the company. The annual pay range is $105,000–$152,500.

Requirements

5–10 years of related experience, including P&L responsibility.
BS/BA degree.
Experience with multi-unit management for both company-operated and franchise operations: 100–150 small-box stores or 15–50 big-box stores.
Strong retail merchandising experience.
Ability to travel within the assigned region, with overnight travel approximately 25% of the time.
Ability to relocate as needed for the role; candidates must be relocatable to be considered.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Retail merchandising experience in the convenience-store and foodservice industries preferred.
Previous multi-unit management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Staff, train, and supervise Area Leaders.
Assist and counsel Area Leaders and Store Operators in the daily operations of their stores.
Help maximize sales and gross profit across the assigned stores.
Travel within the assigned region, including overnight travel approximately 25% of the time.