Store Leader (Manager) Trainee

7-Eleven • Salinas, CA

25d • $11 - $26

About The Position

The Store Leader is the heart and soul of the store and, together with one or more Assistant Store Leaders, forms the store’s leadership team. The team executes merchandising and marketing initiatives, drives profitability, develops store employees’ skills, and ensures customers are well cared for. The Store Leader Trainee role is suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a management team and has previous supervisory experience. Training programs support employees as they learn the business and prepare for advancement.

Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to provide customer service leadership, training, and coaching to store employees.
• Ability to use profit-and-loss information and store reports to affect change.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer knowledge; Microsoft Word and Excel are preferred.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residence and automotive liability insurance throughout employment.
• Ability to multitask, repeatedly bend, stand, and reach, 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 Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide customer service leadership, training, and coaching for all 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 influence change.
• Manage cash handling, fuel transactions, and promotion of the rewards loyalty program.
• Maintain a clean and safe store by following health and sanitation procedures and keeping the store presentable and products 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 or incentive potential.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance (US only).
• Training and advancement opportunities through a promote-from-within philosophy.

What This Job Offers

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