Retail Management Intern (Bates City,… at Love's Travel… · Bates City

Summary: Love's Travel Stops operates high-volume, fast-paced travel centers serving professional drivers and travelers. The Retail Management Intern will gain hands-on experience across retail, fuel, food service, and truck care operations while developing skills in sales, cost management, team leadership, customer service, inventory, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities:
- Participate in hands-on training across store, fuel, food, and truck care operations
- Develop business acumen by learning how to drive sales, manage costs, and support profitability
- Learn team leadership, staffing, and employee development practices
- Gain experience delivering exceptional customer service and resolving issues
- Assist with merchandising, inventory management, and operational standards
- Understand and help enforce safety, compliance, and company policies
- Collaborate on a cross-functional project with interns and leaders across departments

Required Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program, pursuing a degree in business, management, hospitality, or a related field
- Confident interacting with customers and team members, with potential to lead
- Willing to learn by doing in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
- Ability to navigate various computer programs, systems, and technology tools as part of daily operations
- Must be able to talk, hear, move around, lift up to 50 pounds, and see clearly to perform job duties

Internship Start Date: Start in 2027 Summer

Benefits: Monday through Friday schedule, Career development, Company-paid travel, Real-world application of skills, Mentorship opportunity, Learning from industry professionals, Leadership development, Opportunity for full-time employment, Resume-building experience