Store Leader (Manager) Trainee

7-Eleven • Bassett, VA

6d • $12 - $17

About The Position

The Store Leader Trainee role prepares the employee to lead a 7-Eleven store and its team. Working with an Assistant or other members of the store leadership team, the Store Leader executes merchandising and marketing initiatives, drives profitability, develops employees’ skills, and ensures customers receive good service. The role includes training and development, with opportunities for advancement through the company’s promote-from-within philosophy.

Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to oversee customer service, training, and coaching for store employees.
• Ability to focus on employee retention, leadership development, empowerment, and productivity.
• Ability to oversee merchandising and marketing programs and use P&L and store reports to affect change.
• Ability to manage cash handling and fuel transactions and promote the rewards loyalty program.
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe, presentable, and well-stocked store while complying with health and sanitation procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer knowledge; Microsoft Word and Excel 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.
• Knowledge of Microsoft products, particularly Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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 drive change.
• Manage cash handling and fuel transactions, and promote the rewards loyalty program.
• Maintain a clean and safe store by following health and sanitation procedures, keeping the store presentable, 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)

What This Job Offers

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