Retail Market Operations Trainee

Circle K • Raleigh, NC

2d

About The Position

As a Retail Market Operations Trainee in the C2C Program you will progress through four phases. The program kicks off with a live event where you and 30 like-minded college grads from across the country will travel to Charlotte, NC to participate in a leadership experience of a lifetime. During Phase One, you will spend time getting acquainted with the support functions in your Business Unit like Marketing, HR, HSE, Fuel, Facilities, Finance and more. What’s it like to work for a $50B convenience powerhouse? Your second phase is dedicated to answering that very question. You will gain a better understanding of the people and processes you will support in your role as Market Manager Who better to teach you the ropes than one of our high-performing Market Managers? In Phase Three, you will shadow a high-performing Market Manager but expect more responsibility as you grow your skills. Finally, it’s time for your first assignment as a certified Market Manager. Ordinarily we start you with a small territory and graduate you to a larger territory as you gain skills and confidence.

Requirements

• Degree in business management or related field
• Quantitative aptitude or experience managing budgets
• Leadership and decision-making ability
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skill
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Retail experience is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, training and disciplining store managers
• Ensuring operational efficiency in each store
• Ensuring that marketing efforts are consistent across each store
• Setting regional goals such as sales estimates and revenue projections
• Ensuring that the stores under their supervision adhere to company and industry regulations
• Ensuring that all stores meet safety and cleanliness standards
• Managing a regional budget and ensuring that each store operates within the budget
• Monitoring each store's P&L reports
• Addressing operational problems that arise
• Liaising between regional branches and company headquarters
• Ensuring that customer service levels are consistent across stores
• Making recommendations to senior management

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Company Car
• Cell Phone/Plan
• Accelerated career path (Market Manager in as little as nine months)
• Company sponsored healthcare, dental care, vision and a 401-K retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees