Area Leader (Manager) Trainee - Franchise #2112 (San Diego, CA)

Are you looking for an exciting fast-paced work environment where you will directly oversee 12-14 store locations? Do you take pride in training your employees in order for them to be able to provide exceptional customer service? As a valued member of the team, you’ll witness first-hand why we has the best customers and employees around!

What we bring:

• A focus and dedication to your success! We are committed to our Area Leader training program participants receiving proper training through our in-depth training program that typically lasts 12 months.
• The career growth potential in this position is incredible! The Area Leader position results in a key operation role. Within 2-5 years, AL’s can take their career paths in many directions suited to their career desires.
• Company vehicle for business use as an Area Leader upon being appointed to take over a district.

Our benefits include:

• 401k plan
• Coverage in medical, dental, life, and vision insurances available
• Paid vacation and sick pay plans
• Paid holidays
• Bonus potential
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance

What you bring:

• Staffing, training, and supervising Store Leaders
• Implementing merchandising programs, controlling cash and inventory, motivating and teambuilding, and promoting excellent customer service
• A focus on profit and loss management including budget planning, maximizing sales, and controlling expenses.
• Setting performance goals and objectives while monitoring results with upper management
• A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or 5 years of experience managing district or regional operations for retail/commercial, or a large single commercial store with multiple managers and 100 employees.
• The ability to relocate upon completion of training
• A valid Driver’s License from the state of residence while maintaining automotive liability insurance during course of employment.
• The ability to multi-task, being self-motivated, performing repeated bending, standing, and reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

If you enjoy working as a multi-unit operations manager, then this is the position for you. Having previous multi-unit management experience is preferred. If you are ready to join an industry leader, apply today!

7-Eleven, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

A copy of the complete job description, which includes the minimum requirements and essential functions of the position, is available here: Full Job Description.

Being a 7-Eleven Area Leader isn’t easy. In fact, it’s pretty challenging. We believe great training is the foundation for exceptional performance. Therefore, we provide a comprehensive development program which includes an extensive in-store process covering all aspects of store operations including fresh food and merchandising concepts, operating procedures, and financial information.  You’ll turn principle into practice as you manage your own store and gain valuable, first-hand experience. You’ll also work with an experienced Area Leader to enhance your consulting and influencing skills.  Once you have a comprehensive understanding of store operations, you will start using those insights in your role as a Area Leader. 

• Oversee a group of 7-Eleven Franchise stores within a geographic area to monitor franchisee compliance with brand standards
• Consult with and influence franchisees to develop, update and execute operational plans and strategies, including merchandising, fresh food concepts, fuel sales, guest experience and store operational infrastructure
• Monitor store operations, providing advice, coaching and support to franchisees. Recognize and address franchise agreement compliance issues in a timely manner
• Consult with and influence franchisees on developing key processes and plans through weekly store visits, store evaluations and data analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, and/or requisite industry and management experience is required
• Minimum of 3 years operational management experience or two plus years of successful multi-unit management experience in a retail and/or QSR environment
• Proven ability to work with and influence franchisees, peers and senior management
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and root cause identification skills
• Proven prioritization, presentation, budgeting, time management, project management (from conception to completion), and planning skills
• Critical perspective and observation of store and merchandise placement
• Strong attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
• Overnight and daily travel is required
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Physical Requirements:

The Area Leader position requires constant standing, sitting, bending and reaching. Frequent lifting of one to five pounds and occasional lifting of up to 40-50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.  Essential functions are job duties that an employee must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.  All of the responsibilities listed above are considered essential job functions to this position.

What’s In It For You?

7-Eleven is committed to creating an environment that encourages and rewards excellence, providing a range of benefits that includes:

• Competitive salary and bonus incentives
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• Vacation pay
• Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Company vehicle
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Professional growth opportunities
• And more…

In connection with California’s “Labor Code 432.3,” 7-Eleven, Inc. provides the following information:

Area Leader salary range is $82,500-$85,000 annually.

The hourly or salary range is the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This range may be modified in the future.  No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

7-Eleven is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This job description is subject to change at any time.