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Store Lead jobs are open across retail, grocery, specialty apparel, and consumer goods, from shift supervisor to senior store lead, with specializations in operations, visual merchandising, and team development. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Do you enjoy serving customers, mentoring others, and impacting processes to ensure customers are receiving the best possible service? Do you have a positive attitude and love interacting with people? If so, this opportunity is for you!
The C-Store Team Lead is responsible for leading a team that provides an exceptional customer experience through the sale of fuel and other store merchandise, processing transactions at the point of sale, and assisting in the overall operations of the Convenience Store.
Job duties:
- Train, coach, mentor, develop, and supervise Team Members in the C-Store.
- Provide customers with a quick and efficient check-out experience with the accurate and efficient operation of transactions.
- Follow all city, county, state regulations and procedures regarding the transactions of tobacco products, lottery tickets, and alcohol.
- Responsible to ensure all safe food handling requirements are followed.
- Responsible for gas mart operations including maintenance of fuel pumps, fuel islands, fuel operating consoles, fuel tanker drops, and processing of all related documentation.
- Ensure all Team Members understand and follow all emergency response protocols in regards to spills and hazardous material handling.
- Answer customer questions concerning location, price, and use of merchandise based upon product specifications.
- Maintain adequate stock levels of merchandise. Restock all merchandise as needed.
- Responsible for opening and closing of the store and overall security of the facility.
- Responsible for ensuring displays are set up according to Company directives.
- Positive promotion of Fleet Farm customer loyalty program, credit card, and other company initiatives.
Job Requirements and Education:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- 2 years of retail management or supervisory experience preferred.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and build relationships in a fast paced environment.
- Must be able to direct and motivate a diverse population that includes full-time and part-time Team Members.
- Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, including the cooler, freezer, and external/outdoor temperatures.
Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Do you enjoy serving customers, mentoring others, and impacting processes to ensure customers are receiving the best possible service? Do you have a positive attitude and love interacting with people? If so, this opportunity is for you!
The C-Store Team Lead is responsible for leading a team that provides an exceptional customer experience through the sale of fuel and other store merchandise, processing transactions at the point of sale, and assisting in the overall operations of the Convenience Store.
Job duties:
- Train, coach, mentor, develop, and supervise Team Members in the C-Store.
- Provide customers with a quick and efficient check-out experience with the accurate and efficient operation of transactions.
- Follow all city, county, state regulations and procedures regarding the transactions of tobacco products, lottery tickets, and alcohol.
- Responsible to ensure all safe food handling requirements are followed.
- Responsible for gas mart operations including maintenance of fuel pumps, fuel islands, fuel operating consoles, fuel tanker drops, and processing of all related documentation.
- Ensure all Team Members understand and follow all emergency response protocols in regards to spills and hazardous material handling.
- Answer customer questions concerning location, price, and use of merchandise based upon product specifications.
- Maintain adequate stock levels of merchandise. Restock all merchandise as needed.
- Responsible for opening and closing of the store and overall security of the facility.
- Responsible for ensuring displays are set up according to Company directives.
- Positive promotion of Fleet Farm customer loyalty program, credit card, and other company initiatives.
Job Requirements and Education:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- 2 years of retail management or supervisory experience preferred.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and build relationships in a fast paced environment.
- Must be able to direct and motivate a diverse population that includes full-time and part-time Team Members.
- Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, including the cooler, freezer, and external/outdoor temperatures.
Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
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- Dollar General66
- ARS/Rescue Rooter37
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Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in store lead jobs.
- One to three years of retail supervisory or key-holder experience
- Demonstrated ability to coach, schedule, and develop hourly associates
- Experience driving sales performance and meeting store KPIs
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and inventory management software
- Availability for opening, closing, and weekend shifts as required
- High school diploma or GED, with preference for associate or bachelor's degree
Tips for Your Store Lead Job Search
Quantify your team and sales results
Store lead resumes that name specific team sizes, shrink reduction outcomes, or year-over-year sales improvements stand out from those that list duties alone. Pull those numbers from your performance reviews or store reports before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists store lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to store format
A big-box store lead role and a specialty boutique store lead role share a title but expect different skills. Adjust your resume to reflect the format, volume, and customer type of each employer you target, not a generic retail summary.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Store lead interviews almost always include conflict resolution and performance coaching scenarios. Rehearse two or three real examples where you corrected a team member's behavior or resolved a customer escalation, using specific outcomes rather than vague descriptions.
Use shift schedules and coverage gaps strategically
Many store leads get hired because they can cover opening or closing shifts that managers struggle to fill. If you have flexible availability, make it explicit in your application and mention it early in the interview, not as an afterthought.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Store lead offers often include bonuses tied to store performance metrics, quarterly targets, or shrink goals. Ask your recruiter exactly how those are calculated and what recent leads have earned before you accept or decline an offer.
Store Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most store leads?
The most active employers for store leads right now are Murphy USA, Dollar General, and ARS/Rescue Rooter, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Louisiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail chains, grocery brands, and specialty apparel companies tend to post the highest volumes year-round.
How many store lead jobs are remote?
About 3% of store lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most in-store roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are district-level training coordinator roles and corporate visual merchandising leads that do not require daily floor coverage.
How do you become a store lead?
Start by building experience as a sales associate or key holder, taking on shift responsibilities like opening procedures, cash reconciliation, and associate coaching whenever those opportunities come up. From there, express your interest in a lead role to your store manager, volunteer for coverage gaps, and document any measurable results from your floor leadership to strengthen your case for a promotion or external application.
Can you get hired as a store lead with little experience?
Some employers will hire candidates with no prior lead title if you can demonstrate that you have consistently acted in a leadership capacity, even informally. Highlight any time you trained a new hire, covered a manager's shift, or took ownership of a store section. Smaller specialty retailers and emerging brands are often more open to promoting first-time leads than large chains with structured promotion ladders.
What does the store lead interview process look like?
Most store lead interviews include a phone screen with a recruiter, followed by one or two in-person rounds with the store manager and sometimes a district manager. Expect behavioral questions about team conflict, low performer management, and driving sales during slow periods. Some retailers add a brief floor walk where you are asked to assess a section of the store and identify operational issues on the spot.
Where can I find and apply to store lead jobs?
You can find and apply to store lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience, location, and preferred retail format, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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