About the role#
The Retail Management Internship is an 11-week program providing hands-on experience in managing high-volume travel centers, including food service and truck care operations. Interns work alongside experienced leaders to learn facility management, team leadership, and customer service standards while supporting professional drivers and travelers.
What you'll do#
- 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.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resources, Operations Management, Finance, 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 or DOT physical).
- Willingness to learn by doing in a customer-focused environment.
- Ability to navigate various computer programs, systems, and technology tools.
- Physical ability to talk, hear, move around, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Term: Summer 2026
- Modality: On-site, full-time
- Compensation: Paid
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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