Store Leader; Manager Trainee

Store Leader Trainee

Responsibilities: The Leader-in-Training position is a non-exempt hourly position eligible for overtime in compliance with federal and state laws. The MIT is in training to learn the functions and responsibilities of the Facility Leader position. Responsibilities include learning and assisting in the duties required of a Facility Leader, which are listed below:

• Maintain positive employee relations and morale by supervising employees and ensuring that Company policies and procedures are being followed and maintained.
• Recruit, interview, and hire employees; ensure that all aspects of the hiring process are completed, and that the facility is properly staffed.
• Effectively train and develop all employees within the facility; supervise training conducted by Assistant Leader and/or other designee.
• Effectively manage labor hours through proper scheduling.
• Determine and adjust rates of pay for employees at the facility.
• Ensure that Company policies related to safety & security and EEO are administered and followed by all employees at all times.
• Ensure that Company policies and procedures, and all laws governing restricted beverage and tobacco sales are followed by all employees.
• Evaluate and take positive and consistent disciplinary action on violations of the Company's policies and procedures.
• Supervise coverage of shifts left vacant due to emergency or lack of personnel, and fill as needed.
• Prepare and conduct performance reviews for all employees per Company policy; prepare and send all status changes to Human Resources.
• Resolve employee relations problems and complaints in a timely manner; counsel and document employee performance issues; process employee terminations as necessary; follow through and communicate employee relations problems to the Area Operations Leader.
• Initiate and document terminations of employees with the approval of the Area Operations Leader; attend unemployment hearings.
• Conduct employee meetings at least once per month or as necessary to communicate store-wide issues and build teamwork among employees.

• Provide effective management of expenses, profits, and losses to ensure the financial stability of the operation.
• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of facility accounting with weekly and monthly Company reports.
• Manage all sales records, controllable expenses, and cost items affecting the profitability of the facility
• Manage accurate daily accounting of all bookkeeping and ensure accurate daily completion of records, including at a minimum but not limited to:
  • Tank stick and gas console/dispenser meter readings.
  • Register readings.
• Close out the lottery.
• Reconcile funds, including change fund, lottery, and bank deposits.
• Complete DSR/DIR and send to the accounting group.
• Monitor and analyze gas competition pricing by surveying competitors on a daily basis and report to the corporate office, including complete gasoline price changes.
• Ensure accuracy of pump readings.
• Maintain adequate stock on products and supplies needed by keeping a current build-to-book.
• Oversee daily bank deposits.

• Ensure prompt and courteous customer service, safe conditions at the facility, and employee supervision.
• Maintain a neat personal appearance in accordance with the Company Uniform and Personal Appearance policy (see Policy HR401-09).

• Effectively manage the facility by directing sales promotions, implementing new programs, and communicating to vendors, sales reps, and other appropriate personnel on marketing activities.
• Responsible for ordering and merchandising of all authorized merchandise by complying with inventory guidelines. Direct and control proper merchandising and follow-through on all sales promotions.
• Recommend new products, services, and/or procedures to the Area Operations Leader based on customer needs as well as competition.
• Monitor inventory levels and work with Merchandising Leaders to ensure maximum turnover of inventory without loss of sales.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all contractual merchandise agreements and report any discrepancies to management.
• Complete spot checks to ensure ancillary…