Manager-In-Training

Manager In Training

Pay: $18 - $23 an hour FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt Reports to: Store Manager Company Summary: Midwest Petroleum is a retail petroleum and convenience store chain based in St. Louis, Mo. We began operating in 1946, and since 2002, the St. Louis Business Journal has recognized us as one of the top 150 privately owned businesses in St. Louis. Midwest Petroleum operates 60 stores within a 150-mile radius that employs approximately 600 employees. Midwest Petroleum markets fuel through the ZX, Conoco, and Phillips 66 brands.

Primary Purpose of Job: As the Manager in Training your primary responsibility is to assist and learn from the Store Manager in maximizing the potential sales and profitability of the assigned store. While doing this also provide fast and courteous service to all customers. Additional responsibilities include suggestive selling, stocking, cleaning, and practicing proper safety procedures. While learning from the Store Manager, MITs will be enrolled in Midwest's MIT training course to prepare them to fully run a store on their own.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be proficient at the Assistant Manager position.
• Control store expenses within assigned budgets.
• Control cash and inventories within acceptable guidelines.
• Strive to achieve maximum store sales and profit.
• Implement company merchandising promotions and sales plans.
• Ensure employee compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Maintain a safe store and property environment. Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Obeys and enforces city, county, state, and federal laws in relation to store operation.
• Maintain store and property appearance and cleanliness within company standards. Enter any work orders to have repairs made.
• Conduct competitor pricing surveys.
• Promote excellent customer service and suggestive selling and ensure it is implemented by all employees.
• Handle all customer complaints properly and to the satisfaction of the customer.
• Maintain accurate store records by ensuring that all forms and reports are filled out properly and on time.
• Maintain an adequate store inventory through proper ordering, proper pricing, proper security procedures, and proper check-in/check-out. Ensure the store is well stocked at all times.
• Keep money secure at all times.
• In the absence of Store Manager:
• Complete all payroll paperwork and processes in a timely manner.
• Account for all money received and disbursed.
• Ensure bank deposits are made each day.
• Make out employee schedules each week approve overtime hours and submit payroll one week in advance.
• Supervisor direction/approval, hire, train, and coach/counsel store staff
• Be available to assist with shift coverage (most stores 24 hours).
• Handle any other work that can be assigned at the supervisor's discretion.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma
• 2 years of experience in retail (preferably convenience store)
• Must complete all Midwest Petroleum Training Courses

General Skill Requirements:

• Adaptability
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Communications
• Cooperation
• Job Knowledge
• Judgment
• Problem solving
• Quality
• Concentration

Physical Requirements:

This position is performed in a fast-paced environment, with frequent exposure to general office equipment, beverage equipment, coolers, and any other site-specific equipment/factors. You could also encounter exposure to hazardous materials and loud noises. This job requires the ability to walk, stand, bend, and reach regularly. Must be able to frequently be required to lift, push, or pull weight of at least 5 to 75 pounds. Ability to work in different Midwest Petroleum Stations. Reasonable accommodation may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job.