Store Leader (Manager) Trainee

7‑Eleven•Salinas, CA

23d

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 the skills of store employees, and ensures customers receive attentive service. The Store Leader Trainee role offers training and development for candidates interested in store management. 7-Eleven emphasizes employee training, advancement opportunities, and promoting from within.

Requirements

Previous supervisory experience.
Ability to oversee and provide customer service leadership, training, and coaching.
Ability to manage cash handling, fuel transactions, and promotion of the rewards loyalty program.
Demonstrated ability to use P&L and store reports to affect change.
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 during employment.
Ability to multitask, repeatedly bend, stand, and reach, 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.

Responsibilities

Oversee and provide 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 and ensuring the store is presentable and products are in stock.