Title: Retail Management Intern (Summer 2027) - Loudon, TN Location: Loudon, TN, US, 37774 Posted: Sep 4, 2026
Description: Req ID: 488552 Benefits: Competitive Wage * Monday through Friday Schedule * Fuel Your Growth with Love's * Career Development * Company Paid Travel * Real World Application of Skills * Mentorship Opportunity * Learn from Industry Professionals * Leadership Development * Opportunity for Full-Time Employment * Boost Your Resume * Welcome to Love’s! At Love’s, our 11-week Retail Management Internship provides hands-on experience in managing high-volume, fast-paced travel centers including food service and truck care. Our interns work alongside seasoned leaders to learn facility operations, team management, and exceptional customer service, all while helping professional drivers and travelers get back on the road quickly. This program is designed to set our interns on a path toward a rewarding career with Love’s. Job Functions: Participate in hands-on training across store, fuel, food, and truck care operations. Develop business acumen by learning how to drive sales, manage costs, and support profitability. Learn team leadership, staffing, and employee development practices. Gain experience delivering exceptional customer service and resolving issues. Assist with merchandising, inventory management, and operational standards. Understand and help enforce safety, compliance, and company policies. Collaborate on a cross-functional project with interns and leaders across departments. Requirements: Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program, pursuing a degree in business, management, hospitality, or a related field. Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Additional screening may include a motor vehicle check and/or DOT Physical. Skills and Demands: Confident interacting with customers and team members, with potential to lead Willing to learn by doing in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment Ability to navigate various computer programs, systems, and technology tools as part of daily operations. Must be able to talk, hear, move around, lift up to 50 pounds, and see clearly to perform job duties. Love's Family of Companies encourages growth within the Company and the development of it's employees. Please make sure you have supervisor or manager approval prior to applying for a different position within the Company. If you have any questions, please contact your recruiter.
About Love's Travel Stops
Love's Travel Stops is a retail company founded in 1964 by Tom Love. Based in Oklahoma City, the business operates more than 600 locations across 42 states. It focuses on travel stops, convenience stores, and truck maintenance services. The company remains family-owned and employs over 16,000 people.
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