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7-Eleven Career Opportunities

For a profile of positions available, please select from the list below.

Corporate Opportunities
Staff Accountant

Retail Opportunities
Field Consultants
Store Managers
Store Staff*


To inquire about field consultant or store manager positions or corporate opportunities, please send your request via E-Mail, giving us the following information:

  1. Your complete name
  2. Your home address (including city, state and zip)
  3. Your area code and telephone number
  4. The position about which you are inquiring

If you'd like to attach a document containing your resume to the E-mail, please do so.

Your inquiry will be forwarded immediately to the appropriate 7-Eleven Human Resources office for prompt follow-up.

* To inquire about store staff opportunities in Colorado, Texas, Florida, Utah, Kansas, Maryland or Virginia, please call 1-800-711-JOBS. For store staff positions in other states, please apply in person in the store.

And thanks for your interest.

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Staff Accountant

SALARY RANGE. : $29,800 - $40,000
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Dallas, Texas

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Compiles quarterly and annual Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the 10-Q and 10K SEC filings. Research significant fluctuations to prior periods through development of ad hoc reports using the data browser/CFO reporting tools and inquiries to other departments for the purpose of documenting explanations or providing detailed analysis to upper management and the external auditors.
2. Computes Company’s Earnings Per Share (EPS) and prepares Exhibit 11 "Statement Re Computation of Per-Share Earnings" for quarterly SEC filings. This involves researching current GAAP and interpreting new FASB’s to develop and modify computation modules to ensure the Company is complying with the proper rules of EPS calculations.
3. Identifies and researches reasons for significant fluctuations as part of the development of the monthly analysis of the Company’s consolidated categories of "Nonoperating Income/Expense" and "Occupancy and Related Expenses". This includes collecting the information and inquiring of others as to reasons for fluctuations in order to report such information to upper management.
4. Responsible for determining the proper profit sharing expense accrual adjustment and federal income tax expense accrual during monthly accounting close-out cycle.
5. Create complex browser and Microsoft Access queries requested by other users of the General Ledger System.
6. Prepares various quarterly and annual schedules such as the Press Release Income Statement, Selected Financial Data, and the quarterly Retail Trade Report used for reporting information to the Census Bureau.
7. Assists in the proofing and review of various financial data, which includes suggesting changes and making corrections to drafts of the financial statements, press releases, investor fact sheet, annual reports, proxy statements, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, Income Statement for State Tax reporting and other documents prepared by other departments for publications to investors, shareholders and government filings.
8. Processes requests for new P&L account numbers, which includes assigning accounts to maintain the integrity of the account numbering scheme.
9. Assists in and/or complete miscellaneous special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:  Bachelors degree in Accounting as well as 4 to 5 years of experience in public accounting or a corporate accounting environment in order to obtain extensive knowledge of Southland's financial statements as well as the reporting requirements and procedures, thus ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial data. End-user programming skills required (preferably SQL). CPA certificate is preferred.
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Field Consultant Opportunities

Starting salary: $27,000 to $34,000 per year

7-Eleven is a dynamic, customer-focused retailer operating more than 5,600 stores across the United States. The organization is made up of retailing professionals who thrive on new challenges and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. They are a key asset in helping 7-Eleven maintain its leadership position in the convenience store industry.

7-Eleven Field Consultants are talented people of diverse backgrounds. Successful Field Consultants possess strong communications, analytical and coaching skills while maintaining effective relationships with Store Managers and Franchisees.

Field Consultant candidates should be able to manage people, time and resources. They should be assertive and customer-oriented individuals who can identify priorities, set goals, analyze information and generate solutions to maximize sales and profits. Multi-unit management experience in retail or food service (or comparable education) is preferred.

Field Consultant Position Overview

The Field Consultant's primary responsibility is to ensure that strategic corporate direction is effectively implemented at the store level and that the store needs are effectively communicated to the organization. Field Consultants work with Store Managers and Franchisees to develop an annual store-level budget or financial projection; develop and implement store specific operating and merchandising goals; assess the ongoing operation of the store; monitor store image issues; and promote customer service excellence. Execution of these imperatives ensures attainment of 7-Eleven's business objectives. Other Field Consultant responsibilities include:

The major portion of a Field Consultant's time is spent working with Store Managers or Franchisees. The balance of time is spent in various structured communication forums, training programs and performing administrative tasks. Because 7-Eleven is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week retailing operation, the Field Consultant's work schedule requires flexibility.

7-Eleven's Field Consultant Training Program

7-Eleven offers its Field Consultant Trainees a comprehensive development program that consists of classroom and on-the-job training activities. Field Consultant Trainees typically spend six to twelve months preparing for the challenging position of Field Consultant. Phases of the training program include:


The Field Consultant Trainee works closely with an experienced Field Consultant during the training program. At the appropriate time, and based on the Field Consultant Trainee's knowledge, experience, and performance, the trainee is promoted to Field Consultant and becomes responsible for a group of stores. Field Consultants are an integral part of the 7-Eleven retail management team and play a major role in the growth and performance of 7-Eleven.


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Store Management Opportunities

(While in training) salary range: $10.50-$12 an hour.Salary potential increases when training is completed and employee is assigned to a store.

7-Eleven is a dynamic, customer-focused retailer operating more than 5,600 stores across the United States. The organization is made up of retailing professionals who thrive on new challenges and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while helping 7-Eleven maintain its leadership position in the convenience store industry.

7-Eleven Store Managers are talented people of diverse backgrounds who have strong interpersonal, analytical and management skills. These skills best support the 7-Eleven business concept. Our goal is to provide our customers with fast and friendly service, in a clean, safe environment and to provide quality products at a fair price.

Store Manager candidates should know how to manage people, time and resources to maximize sales and profits. Retail, food-service or general management experience is preferred.

Store Manager Position Overview

The Store Manager's primary responsibility is to assure that strategic direction of the company is effectively implemented at the 7-Eleven store. Store Managers work with Field Consultants to develop an annual budget; identify specific operating and merchandising goals; implement merchandising programs; select and train store personnel; maintain store image; manage expenses; and provide excellent customer service. Other Store Manager responsibilities include:

Because 7-Eleven is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week retailing operation, the Store Manager's work schedule requires flexibility.

7-Eleven Store Manager Training Program

7-Eleven offers its Store Manager Trainees a comprehensive development program which consists of classroom and on-the-job training activities. 7-Eleven Store Manager Trainees typically spend three to six months preparing for the challenging position of Store Manager. Phases of the training program include:


At the appropriate time, and based on the Store Manager Trainee's knowledge, experience and performance, the trainee is promoted to Store Manager and assumes responsibility of managing a 7-Eleven store. Store Managers are an important part of the 7-Eleven retail management team and play a major role in enhancing the performance of 7-Eleven.


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Sales Associate

As a 7-Eleven Sales Associate your job duties will include:

You will also be required to move boxes, packages and/or totes that weigh up to 40 pounds.

To qualify, you must be able to read, write and speak English and you must have reliable transportation. A high school education or G.E.D. and prior retail experience is a plus. A criminal background check will be conducted and substance abuse testing may be requested.

To apply for positions in Colorado, Kansas, Florida, Maryland, Texas, Utah or Virginia, please call 1-800-711-JOBS. To apply for positions in any other state, please apply in person in the store.

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