Retail Management Intern (Bates City, MO - Summer 2027)

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores•Bates City, MO

About The Position

Love’s offers an 11-week Retail Management Internship providing hands-on experience managing high-volume, fast-paced travel centers, including food service and truck care. Interns work alongside experienced leaders to learn facility operations, team management, and customer service while helping professional drivers and travelers get back on the road quickly. The program is designed to prepare interns for a potential career with Love’s. The internship includes training in store, fuel, food, and truck care operations; opportunities to develop business and leadership skills; and participation in a cross-functional project with interns and leaders across departments.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program and pursuing a degree in business, management, hospitality, or a related field.
Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Additional screening may include a motor vehicle check and/or DOT Physical.
Confident interacting with customers and team members, with potential to lead.
Willingness to learn by doing in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Ability to navigate various computer programs, systems, and technology tools as part of daily operations.
Must be able to talk, hear, move around, lift up to 50 pounds, and see clearly to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

Participate in hands-on training across store, fuel, food, and truck care operations.
Learn how to drive sales, manage costs, and support profitability.
Learn team leadership, staffing, and employee development practices.
Deliver customer service and gain experience resolving issues.
Assist with merchandising, inventory management, and operational standards.
Understand and help enforce safety, compliance, and company policies.
Collaborate on a cross-functional project with interns and leaders across departments.