Store Leader (Manager) Trainee

7‑Eleven•Port Huron, MI

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 taken care of. The Store Leader Trainee role is intended for candidates who enjoy working as part of a management team and have previous supervisory experience. 7-Eleven provides training and advancement opportunities through its promote-from-within philosophy.

Requirements

Previous supervisory experience.
Ability to oversee customer-service leadership, training, and coaching for store employees.
Ability to identify qualified applicants, develop leaders, empower employees, and encourage 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, fuel transactions, and promotion of the rewards loyalty program.
Ability to comply with health and sanitation procedures and maintain a clean, safe, presentable, well-stocked store.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient computer knowledge; Microsoft products such as Word and Excel are 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.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred, but not required for candidates with at least one year of retail management experience.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of Microsoft products, particularly Word and Excel.
At least one year of retail management experience may substitute for the preferred high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Oversee and provide customer-service leadership, training, and coaching for all store employees.
Maintain high 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, fuel transactions, and promotion of the rewards loyalty program.
Maintain a clean and safe environment by complying with health and sanitation procedures and ensuring the store is presentable and products are in stock.