Job description

Are you:

• Looking for a leadership position that provides training?
• Experienced in retail management?
• Able to manage deadlines and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment?
• Have a flexible schedule and an ability to travel to different stores when needed?
• Interested in joining a young and fast-growing company?

If so, this opportunity is for you!

Apply now to join our growing team at Rusty Lantern Markets as a Manager in Training.

We are:

Rusty Lantern Markets operates high-end convenience stores, coupled with Irving branded fueling stations. It is our mission to be a different type of convenience store, which far exceeds our customer’s expectations. Our core belief is that friendly staff, sparkling clean facilities, delicious food, gourmet coffee, and a wide variety of local/craft product selections will lead not only to loyal fans, but continue to make us a leader in the market.

What you'll do:

As a Manager in Training, you'll learn the duties of a Store Manager, while training at a variety of our locations. You will work closely with various members of our Store and Field teams to learn how to:

• Assist in ensuring excellent customer service: You will assist in the recruiting, interviewing, and training of positive individuals to become members of the Rusty Lantern Market Team. Resolve customer complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Understand all information in the daily reporting of operations: The Store Manager is responsible for the store profits, and all controllable expenses, including labor, inventory levels, cash, and inventory shortages. Follow and enforce all company policies and established procedures. Monitor daily retail gasoline competitors and send prices to the corporate office in a timely manner as established by Management. Monitor and report cash over/short, inventory shortages and shrinkage, and drive offs daily.
• Maintain quality brand and image standards: Ensure all merchandise is stocked and displays are attractive, priced correctly, and displayed in a safe manner. Implement monthly promotions, ensure all point-of-sale advertising and signage is properly posted at proper time. Implement and enforce all merchandising and vendor policies and procedures. Communicate and perform all prices change requests as requested and report any problems with merchandising pricing to corporate office.
• Prioritize Safety: You must follow and enforce all safety and security protocols and report any/all unsafe conditions. Conduct regular safety and security meetings and document.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced. We need a Manager in Training who has handled similar work. You might be a fit if you've held titles such as: Store Manager, Customer Service Supervisor, Department Manager, Convenience Store Associate, Sales Associate, Shift Leader, etc.

• Knowledgeable. You should have experience in the retail field. A bonus would be experience scheduling, training, and supervising employees. A high school diploma or GED is required. This leadership position requires you can complete all positions within the store if needed.

• Highly organized. This position requires exceptional organizational, time management, and project management skills. You should be able to manage deadlines and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Detail-oriented. Excellent organizational skills, careful planning, and attention to detail are crucial. It is up to you to implement and enforce established daily operating procedures to ensure the store is clean, adequately stocked, organized, and well kept.

• A great communicator. As the Manager in Training, you should have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal team member skills. You will need to supervise, motivate, encourage, challenge and discipline store and kitchen employees as well as conduct store meetings.

• Tech-savvy. You will need to be adept with computers and able to complete daily paperwork and computer entry in a timely manner as established by Management.

• Passionate. You should have a passion for brand and cultivating community. A passion for food, and an exceptional cup of coffee, alongside the desire to inspire people to visit and return to our convenience store is a must.

Why join Rusty Lantern Markets:

• Make a difference. Our company is growing, and we have big plans to change customers' perception of what to expect from a convenience store. This is a great opportunity to get in early at a company that, we believe, is on its way to becoming an industry leader.

• Grow with the company. Rusty Lantern Market is rapidly expanding and there will be a need for individuals in more high-level positions. We are advocates of promoting from within the organization rather than seeking this level of expertise outside the organization.

• Work that stays fresh. There will always be ample opportunities to learn new things. Plus, given the pace of change at our growing company, we can pretty much guarantee that you will never be bored.

• Friendly and Supportive Work Environment. We may be bias, but our team is the best! Everyone on the team is friendly, supportive, and always willing to lend a helping hand.

Other Details:

Job Types: Full-time.

Salary Range: $19-$22 per hour depending on skills, education, and experience. Additional monthly bonus potential.

Benefits:

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Birthday off
• Paid holidays, plus earn floating holiday
• 401K with employer match
• Health and other benefits with generous employer contributions for employees and family
• Annual raises
• Monthly bonus potential
• Store discount for all team members

Schedule: Managers may be required to work 5-6 days a week with Saturdays being an essential part of their work week. This position may also require some Sundays and the flexibility to work a variety of hours is essential.

Work Location: Travel on a weekly basis may be required for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: On the road

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