Area Leader (Manager) Trainee

7-Eleven

Harrisonburg, VA5 yrs45m agovia LinkedInH-1B sponsor · 6 entry-level filings

About the Role

The Area Leader Trainee position is an exciting opportunity in a fast-paced retail sales environment. You will directly oversee 12-14 store locations and play a key role in shaping the future of convenience. The training program typically lasts 12 months, with incredible career growth potential leading to a key operations role. Within 2-5 years, Area Leaders can pursue various career paths.

Key Responsibilities

  • Staffing, training, and supervising Store Leaders
  • Implementing merchandising programs
  • Controlling cash and inventory
  • Motivating and teambuilding
  • Promoting excellent customer service
  • Profit and loss management, including budget planning, maximizing sales, and controlling expenses
  • Setting performance goals and objectives, and monitoring results with upper management

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • A valid Driver’s License from the state of residence
  • Maintain automotive liability insurance during the course of employment

Qualifications

  • 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 multi-task
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to perform repeated bending, standing, and reaching
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
  • Previous multi-unit management experience is preferred.

What We Bring

  • In-depth training program, typically lasting 12 months
  • Career growth potential to a key operation role
  • Company vehicle for business use upon appointment to a district
  • Monthly bonus/incentive potential
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance (US only)

Benefits

  • 401K Plan (US only)
  • RRSP Plan (Canada only)
  • Paid PTO Plans
  • Coverage in medical, dental, life, and vision insurances

H-1B sponsor

7-Eleven filed 6 entry-level H-1B applications for new hires (Oct 2025 - Jun 2026, Department of Labor).

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