What is a gas station manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a gas station manager

1. Explore gas station manager education requirements

   Most common gas station manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   36.0 %

   High School Diploma

   24.6 %

   Associate

   21.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific gas station manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	34.62%
   Bank Deposits	9.23%
   Food Safety	8.55%
   Gas Supply	7.08%
   Payroll Info	6.21%

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3. Complete relevant gas station manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New gas station managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a gas station manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real gas station manager resumes.

4. Research gas station manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage application process and hiring of employees for seasonal photography business.
   • Negotiate invoice extension with BP as needed.
   • Reconcile all card activity against POS sales & settle transactions post to bank account.
   • Handle attendance and punctuality, performance evaluations, implement policies and procedures, provide guidelines for database clean-up and informal training.

5. Apply for gas station manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a gas station manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams