Store Manager in Training

Circle K•Peotone, IL

15d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager in Training recruits, hires, trains, and supervises employees while ensuring excellent customer service and maintaining the site according to Company standards. The role includes scheduling employees, managing site operations and merchandise, building positive relationships with suppliers and customers, and promoting a safe and professional image in the community. The position oversees employee training, performance feedback, communication, reporting, and site organization. It also analyzes sales and expenses, manages budgets and merchandise margins, and safeguards money received and disbursed. The manager works with minimal direction and performs other duties as assigned or delegated by a supervisor. Work is performed primarily indoors, with outdoor tasks such as cleaning parking lots and gas pumps and taking out garbage. The role may involve occasional exposure to cold temperatures in walk-in coolers or freezers and occasional noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Retail sales experience preferred.
Experience sufficient to perform the essential duties and work in the described conditions.
Ability to supervise and train employees in the use of equipment, tools, and materials listed in the CSR and ASM job descriptions.
Ability to supervise and manage the functions listed in the CSR and ASM job descriptions.
Ability to use a computer or acquire the necessary skills, including analyzing reports and managing inventory, cash, and counseling notices.
Valid driver’s license and adequate transportation to and from the bank and corporate management meetings.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision.
Ability to perform outdoor tasks and tolerate occasional cold temperature extremes and noise.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in retail sales.

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, and train positive, enthusiastic employees to provide excellent customer service.
Develop, manage, and assign tasks to maintain a clean, stocked, organized site that meets Company standards.
Maintain a professional and supportive image among employees and the supervisor.
Schedule employees within Company guidelines to maximize customer service and maintain the site image.
Use non-discriminatory management practices when hiring, training, counseling, motivating, and separating employees.
Develop positive and professional relationships with suppliers.
Promote excellent service and resolve customer complaints in a timely, professional manner.
Promote and ensure a safe, positive public image within the neighboring community.
Prepare timely written performance appraisals and provide appropriate performance feedback.
Train employees to meet Company standards for customer service, site image, and marketing execution.
Train employees on safety procedures and promote safety awareness.
Ensure employees receive proper communication in a timely manner.
Hold periodic ongoing communication meetings with site employees and the Market Manager.
Evaluate site needs and develop action plans to achieve objectives.
Organize and maintain site files and manuals.
Ensure required and requested reports are completed accurately and on time.
Ensure merchandise is stocked, attractively displayed, and priced correctly.
Ensure required employment-related posters and signs are accessible to employees.
Analyze daily sales and expense information and take appropriate action to maximize sales and net profits.
Budget and forecast P&L lines and manage merchandise margins.
Safeguard and account for money received and disbursed.
Perform other financial analysis necessary to maximize sales and net profits.
Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the supervisor.