Store Leader (Manager) Trainee

7-Eleven•Nicholasville, KY

About The Position

The Store Leader is a key member of the store’s leadership team, working with one or more Assistants to execute merchandising and marketing initiatives, drive profitability, develop the store team, and ensure customers receive excellent service. The Store Leader Trainee role is suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a management team and has previous supervisory experience. The company provides training and opportunities for advancement, including a promote-from-within philosophy. The role involves leading and coaching employees, overseeing store operations and programs, using store reports to improve performance, managing transactions, and maintaining a clean, safe, well-stocked store. The position requires a valid driver’s license and automotive liability insurance during employment, along with the ability to perform physical tasks including repeated bending, standing, and reaching and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

  • Previous supervisory experience.
  • Ability to oversee and provide customer-service leadership, training, and coaching.
  • Ability to support employee retention, leadership development, and productivity.
  • Ability to oversee merchandising and marketing programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to use P&L 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, comply with health and sanitation procedures, and ensure products are in stock.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient computer knowledge; Microsoft products, particularly Word and Excel, are preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license from the state of residence and automotive liability insurance maintained 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.
  • Microsoft products, particularly Word and Excel.

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 P&L and store reports to affect change.
  • Manage cash handling and fuel transactions, and promote the rewards loyalty program.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and presentable environment 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/incentive potential.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Adoption assistance (US only).
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