Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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…