Store Leader (Manager) Trainee

7‑Eleven•Kingwood, TX

19d

About The Position

The Store Leader is the heart and soul of the store and, with one or more Assistant Store Leaders, forms the store’s leadership team. The team executes merchandising and marketing initiatives, drives profitability, develops the skills of the store team, and ensures customers receive good care. The Store Leader Trainee role offers training and development toward store leadership. 7-Eleven emphasizes employee training, advancement opportunities, and promotion from within.

Requirements

Ability to oversee and provide customer-service leadership, training, and coaching for all 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 information 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, and presentable store while complying with health and sanitation procedures and ensuring products are in stock.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient computer knowledge; Microsoft products, including 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.
Previous supervisory experience is sought for the role.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred; it is not required for candidates with at least one year of retail management experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft products, particularly Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Oversee and provide customer-service leadership, training, and coaching for store employees.
Promote 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 and safe store by following health and sanitation procedures, keeping the store presentable, and ensuring products are in stock.