Operations Trainee – College to Convenience

Circle K

Retail Market Operations Trainee in Circle K’s College to Convenience Program, offering career development and mentorship through practical experience across various business areas.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeCorona • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a Retail Market Operations Trainee in the C2C Program you will progress through four phases.
The program kicks off with a live event where you will participate in a leadership experience of a lifetime.
Spend time getting acquainted with the support functions in your Business Unit like Marketing, HR, HSE, Fuel, Facilities, Finance and more.
Gain a better understanding of the people and processes you will support in your role as Market Manager.
Shadow a high-performing Market Manager but expect more responsibility as you grow your skills.
Your first assignment as a certified Market Manager will be managing a small territory and graduating to a larger territory as you gain skills and confidence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in business management or related field
Quantitative aptitude or experience managing budgets
Leadership and decision-making ability
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Analytical mindset and problem-solving skill
Retail experience is highly desirable
Valid driver’s license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay
Bonus Program
Company Car
Cell Phone/Plan
Tuition Forgiveness/Reimbursement
Accelerated career path (Market Manager in as little as nine months)
Company sponsored healthcare, dental care, vision and a 401-K retirement plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

quantitative aptitudebudget management

Soft Skills

leadershipdecision-makingtime managementorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillswritten communicationverbal communicationanalytical mindsetproblem-solving

Certifications

Market Manager certification