Store Leader (Manager) Trainee

7‑Eleven•Murfreesboro, TN

About The Position

The Store Leader is the heart and soul of the store. Working with one or more Assistant Store Leaders, the Store Leader makes up the store’s leadership team, executing merchandising and marketing initiatives, driving profitability, developing the skills of the store team, and ensuring customers are well taken care of. The Store Leader Trainee role is intended for people who enjoy working as part of a management team and have previous supervisory experience. The company provides training and opportunities for advancement through its promote-from-within philosophy.

Requirements

Previous supervisory experience.
Ability to oversee and provide customer service leadership, training, and coaching for store employees.
Ability to identify qualified applicants, develop leaders, empower employees, and encourage employee productivity.
Ability to oversee and implement 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 and follow health and sanitation procedures.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient computer knowledge; Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
A valid driver’s license from the state of residence and automotive liability insurance throughout 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 preferred; not required for candidates with at least one year of retail management experience.
Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and provide customer service leadership, training, and coaching for all store employees.
Focus on identifying qualified applicants, developing leaders, empowering employees, and encouraging employee productivity to maintain high retention.
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 and safe environment by following health and sanitation procedures, keeping the store presentable, and ensuring products are in stock.