Retail Market Operations Trainee - College to Convenience

Circle K•Houston, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Circle K’s College to Convenience Program (C2C) offers early career talent valuable work experience, mentorship from company thought leaders, and professional training across a variety of environments and business areas. As a year-long development and training program designed for recent college graduates, C2C provides you with the resources you need to ignite your full potential and launch an accelerated career path at Circle K. Success candidates will have the opportunity to take on leadership roles as a Market Manager after completing the C2C program. 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. Your second phase is dedicated to understanding the people and processes you will support in your role as Market Manager. 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. Market Managers oversee the operations of multiple stores within a region. Their primary responsibilities include recruiting and training store managers, optimizing the market’s revenue growth, setting regional goals and ensuring that the stores under their supervision adhere to company and industry regulations.

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
Retail experience is highly desirable
Valid driver’s license

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