General Manager

Wawa, Inc.

$75K — $90K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Flexible availability to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays
  • Proven leadership experience in fast-paced retail, food service, or fuel environments
  • Ability to coach, develop, and inspire individual career growth
  • Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, skilled in managing multiple priorities
  • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily store operations, ensuring compliance with safety and efficiency standards.
  • Accountable for meeting or exceeding performance targets through financial analysis and inventory management.
  • Collaborate with peers to develop action plans based on monitoring industry trends.
  • Execute policies to ensure operational excellence and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Champion and effectively communicate company initiatives for successful adoption.
  • Create a collaborative team culture focused on customer service and achievement.
  • Hire, train, and develop a high-performing team with a focus on coaching and talent management.
  • Maintain proper staffing in a 24/7 environment through strategic scheduling.

Benefits

  • Inclusive, meaningful benefits supporting financial, physical, and emotional well-being.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits available to Associates.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) with matching contributions.
  • Education Assistance Program and store discounts provided.
  • Paid time off, paid parental leave, and access to wellness programs.
Full Job Description
As the General Manager (GM), you're the ultimate leader of the store-setting the vision, driving results, and inspiring your team, every day. You'll take ownership of everything from daily operations and store profitability to team development and customer satisfaction. With your leadership, your team will work together to hit performance goals and grow the business to ultimately create an unforgettable experience for our customers and Associates alike.

What You'll Do:

  • Oversee daily store operations, ensuring safety, service, and efficiency while maintaining compliance with audits, policies, and all regulations.


  • Own accountability to meet or exceed performance targets by reviewing financial reports and executing merchandise and inventory plans. Analyze trends, control costs, reduce waste, and manage cash procedures to ensure profitability.


  • Monitor trends and proactively collaborate with peers to develop action plans that drive optimal results.


  • Ensure store-wide safety, service, and operational excellence by executing policies, driving compliance, managing safety programs, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.


  • Champion company initiatives, communicate the "why" behind changes, and ensure successful implementation and long-term adoption of programs and processes.


  • Create an inclusive, collaborative team culture focused on achievement, motivation and customer service.


  • Hire, train, and develop a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, and ongoing feedback. Support leadership development and drive a culture of excellence through formal talent management processes, training and onboarding.


  • Maintain proper coverage in a 24/7 environment through strategic scheduling and resource allocation.


  • Ensure a seamless and satisfying shopping experience by actively responding to customer feedback, resolving issues, and creating plans to exceed expectations.


Benefits:

  • We are committed to offering inclusive, meaningful benefits and rewards that support our Associates financially, physically, and emotionally. At Wawa, extensive benefits are available to Wawa Associates. These include medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), 401(k) + matching, Education Assistance Program, store discounts, paid time off, paid parental leave and access to additional benefit and wellness programs.


  • Eligibility for Wawa Benefits is defined under the terms of the plan(s)


Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent


  • Flexible availability to work various shifts, including weekends, and holidays, to meet business needs


  • Proven leadership experience in fast-paced retail, food service, or fuel environments


  • Proven ability to coach, develop, and inspire career growth in individuals


  • Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills


  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently


  • Skilled in problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making


  • Solid understanding of store financials and their impact on business performance


  • Demonstrated ability to proactively recognize trends and drive change to achieve optimal business results.


The projected salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000 and is commensurate with position, experience, and location. Associates in this position are eligible for monthly bonus incentives.

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