Store Leader (Manager) Trainee

7-Eleven • Lynchburg, VA

5d • $13 - $19

About The Position

The Store Leader is the heart and soul of the store and, together with one or more Assistant Store Leaders, makes up the store’s leadership team. The team executes merchandising and marketing initiatives, drives profitability, develops the skills of the store team, and ensures customers are well cared for. The Store Leader Trainee role is for candidates who enjoy working as part of a management team and have previous supervisory experience. The company provides training and promotes advancement from within.

Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to oversee customer-service leadership, training, and coaching for store employees.
• Ability to support employee retention, development, empowerment, and productivity.
• Ability to oversee and implement merchandising and marketing programs.
• Demonstrated ability to use profit-and-loss information and store reports to affect change.
• Ability to manage cash handling and fuel transactions and promote a rewards loyalty program.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment while complying with health and sanitation procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer knowledge; Microsoft Word and Excel are preferred.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residence and automotive liability insurance during employment.
• Ability to multitask, perform repeated bending, standing, and reaching, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred, but not required for candidates with at least one year of retail management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide customer-service leadership, training, and coaching for store employees.
• Support employee retention by identifying qualified applicants, developing leaders, empowering employees, and encouraging productivity.
• Oversee and implement merchandising and marketing programs.
• Use profit-and-loss information and store reports to affect change.
• Manage cash handling and fuel transactions, and promote the rewards loyalty program.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and presentable store by following health and sanitation procedures and ensuring products are in stock.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan (US only)
• RRSP plan (Canada only)
• Paid PTO plans
• Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance coverage available
• Monthly bonus or incentive potential
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance (US only)
• Training and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED