Retail District Operations Trainee - C2C

Title: Retail District Operations Trainee

Department: Store Operations

Reports To: Region Operations Director

Circle K’s College to Convenience Program (C2C) is a year‑long development program designed for recent college graduates. It offers early career talent work experience, mentorship from company leaders, and professional training across multiple business areas. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to take on leadership roles as a Market Manager upon completion.

As a Retail District Operations Trainee, you will progress through four phases beginning with a live event in Charlotte, NC. You will learn support functions across business units, gain insight into the company’s operations, shadow a high‑performing Market Manager, and ultimately receive your first assignment as a certified Market Manager.

• Recruiting, training and disciplining store managers
• Ensuring operational efficiency in each store
• Ensuring marketing efforts are consistent across each store
• Setting regional goals such as sales estimates and revenue projections
• Ensuring that the stores under their supervision adhere to company and industry regulations
• Ensuring that all stores meet safety and cleanliness standards
• Managing a regional budget and ensuring each store operates within the budget
• Monitoring each store's P&L reports
• Addressing operational problems that arise
• Liaising between regional branches and company headquarters
• Ensuring that customer service levels are consistent across stores
• Making recommendations to senior management

• Degree in business management or related field
• Quantitative aptitude or experience managing budgets
• Leadership and decision‑making ability
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Analytical mindset and problem‑solving skill
• Retail experience is highly desirable
• Valid driver’s license

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking and use of keyboard/computer
• Exposure to cold or warm temperature extremes in walk‑in cooler, freezer or outdoors
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds from ground to overhead, and up to 50 pounds from ground to waist
• Driving in a vehicle for extended periods
• Push/pull with arms up to a force of 20 pounds
• Reaching overhead for objects
• Bending and twisting at waist
• Climbing and descending a ladder

• Irregular hours, weekends and holidays
• Exposure to occasional cold temperatures from walk‑in cooler and/or freezer
• Exposure to occasional noise

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Program
• Company Car
• Cell Phone/Plan
• Tuition Forgiveness/Reimbursement
• Accelerated career path to Market Manager within nine months
• Company sponsored healthcare, dental care, vision and a 401-K retirement plan

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company.