Here are some practice interview questions + sample answers for a General Manager Trainee job interview.
Candidate should express genuine interest in the role and Love's specifically (mentioning aspects from the description like culture, growth opportunities, type of business). They should connect their skills, experience, and career goals to the requirements and opportunities of the role and company.
Candidate should describe relevant experience (2+ years in retail/travel stop/c-store/big box/grocery/department store management), mention managing operations with annual sales volume of $2M+, and provide specific examples of responsibilities and achievements related to operational efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Candidate should demonstrate experience (2+ years) with P&L statements, explain how they analyze them (revenue, cost of goods, expenses, net profit), and provide specific examples of actions taken based on P&L analysis that led to positive changes (e.g., reducing costs, increasing sales, improving margins).
