Retail District Operations Trainee

Job Description

Retail District Operations Trainee | Circle K

The Tone:
This is a year-long, full-time development and training program for recent college graduates, designed to accelerate careers within Circle K as future Market Managers. Circle K operates as one of the world’s leading convenience and fuel retail businesses, committed to making customers’ lives a little easier every day across its extensive network of more than 14,200 stores in 26 countries worldwide. As part of Alimentation Couche-Tard, a leader in the Canadian convenience store industry, the company is deeply integrated into communities across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, with a philosophy of “Growing Together.” This College to Convenience (C2C) program is crucial for identifying and nurturing early career talent, offering valuable work experience, mentorship from company thought leaders, and comprehensive professional training across diverse business areas. This role provides the resources necessary to ignite your full potential and launch into a leadership career, supporting Circle K’s global mission and growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Trainee Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – Field-based with initial travel to Charlotte, NC

• Team: Reports to Region Operations Director
• Mission: To equip recent college graduates with the skills and experience needed to become successful Market Managers and accelerate their leadership career at Circle K.
• Tech Stack:

What You’ll Actually Do
• Kickoff Leadership Development: Participate in a live leadership experience in Charlotte, NC, collaborating with a national cohort of recent college graduates to build foundational management skills.
• Understand Business Support Functions: Spend time getting acquainted with core business unit support functions like Marketing, HR, HSE, Fuel, Facilities, and Finance, understanding their strategic contribution to retail.
• Master Store Operations and Processes: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the operational processes, people management strategies, and systems required to effectively support multiple convenience stores.
• Shadow and Practice Market Management: Shadow a high-performing Market Manager, acquiring hands-on experience in recruiting, training, operational efficiency, and regional goal setting, while gradually assuming greater responsibilities.
• Lead an Assigned Territory: Transition into your first assignment as a certified Market Manager, overseeing a defined territory, where you will apply learned skills in budget management, compliance, and driving consistent customer service.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level, Bachelor’s Degree in business management or a related field, as a recent college graduate.
• Experience: 0-1 years of experience, with quantitative aptitude or prior experience managing budgets.
• Skills: Demonstrated leadership and decision-making ability, excellent time management and organizational skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication, and an analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.
• Bonus: Retail experience is highly desirable, and possession of a valid driver’s license.