Retail Management Internship

Job Description

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About the Job: Retail Management Internship

Welcome to Love’s! Our 11-week Retail Management Internship offers a comprehensive, hands-on experience in managing high-volume, fast-paced travel centers, encompassing crucial areas like food service and truck care operations. Interns will work directly alongside seasoned leaders, gaining invaluable insights into facility operations, effective team management, and the delivery of exceptional customer service. This role is pivotal in helping professional drivers and travelers get back on the road quickly and efficiently. This program is specifically designed to provide a robust foundation, setting our interns on a clear path toward a rewarding career with Love’s.

Benefits:

• Competitive Wage: Be compensated fairly for your contributions and hard work.
• Consistent Schedule: Enjoy a predictable Monday through Friday work week, promoting work-life balance.
• Fuel Your Growth with Love’s: Join a company committed to investing in your professional journey and future.
• Career Development: Access pathways and resources designed to foster your long-term career growth within the organization.
• Company Paid Travel: All necessary travel expenses related to the internship will be covered.
• Real-World Skill Application: Apply academic knowledge directly to practical business scenarios, gaining tangible experience.
• Mentorship Opportunity: Learn directly from experienced industry professionals and leaders.
• Industry Professional Guidance: Gain insights and knowledge from established experts in the travel stop and retail management sector.
• Leadership Development: Develop and hone essential leadership skills through hands-on experience and dedicated training.
• Opportunity for Full-Time Employment: A clear potential pathway to a full-time career with Love’s upon successful completion of the internship.
• Resume Enhancement: Significantly boost your professional resume with valuable, hands-on management experience from a leading company.

Job Functions:

As a Retail Management Intern, you will actively contribute to daily operations and strategic initiatives, including:

• Participate in hands-on training across critical areas such as store operations, fuel management, food service, and truck care.
• Develop strong business acumen by learning strategies to drive sales, manage costs effectively, and support overall profitability.
• Learn essential team leadership principles, staffing best practices, and employee development techniques.
• Gain practical experience in delivering exceptional customer service and proficiently resolving customer issues.
• Assist with merchandising initiatives, inventory management, and ensuring adherence to operational standards.
• Understand and actively help enforce safety protocols, compliance regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate on a cross-functional project, working with fellow interns and leaders across various departments to deliver impactful solutions.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program, actively pursuing a degree in business, management, hospitality, or a closely related field.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Additional screening may include a motor vehicle check and/or DOT Physical, depending on specific role requirements.

Skills And Demands:

• Interpersonal Communication: Confident in interacting with a diverse range of customers and team members, with demonstrated potential for leadership.
• Proactive Learning: Possess a strong willingness to learn by doing in a dynamic, fast-paced, and customer-focused environment.
• Technical Aptitude: Ability to navigate various computer programs, systems, and technology tools essential for daily operations.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to talk, hear, move around the facility, lift up to 50 pounds, and see clearly to perform all job duties effectively and safely.

About Love’s:

Fueling customers’ journeys since 1964, Love’s is a family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City, with innovation at its core. With nearly 40,000 team members, our travel stops serve as the foundation of our business. We provide a wide array of products and services that deliver exceptional value for professional drivers, fleets, the traveling public, RVers, and alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Love’s prides itself on an award-winning culture, characterized by a strong commitment to giving back to communities and fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Love’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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