What Makes a Great Store Manager?

Promoting and Advancing Petroleum Marketing, Retail Grocery, and Convenience Stores in West Virginia

Driving Local Business and Community Growth Across West Virginia

Our Purpose and Commitment

OMEGA is a West Virginia-based organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the business interests of the state’s petroleum marketing, retail grocery, and convenience store industries.

As a network of over 225 locally owned businesses, OMEGA actively promotes cooperation, advocates for favorable legislation, and provides education and resources to its members. With over 50,000 employees, OMEGA members significantly contribute to the state’s economy, generating more than 10% of all state taxes and supporting local communities through scholarships, charitable donations, and civic involvement.

OMEGA is committed to fostering industry growth while serving West Virginians with essential services like fuel, food, and convenience.

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Your Essential Connection in West Virginia

OMEGA offers three types of membership: Convenience Store Members, Petroleum Marketer Members, and Grocer Members, all of which play a vital role in providing fuel, food, and essentials across West Virginia. As a liaison with state and national agencies, OMEGA works closely with organizations like NACS, PMAA, FMI, and the N.G.A. to advocate on behalf of its members.

We keep members informed through newsletters, legislative updates, an online resource hub, and educational seminars. Additional member benefits include access to the Encova Workers’ Compensation Discount Program and participation in our annual Trade Expo and fundraising efforts for children’s charities. OMEGA is here to support, advocate, and enhance the success of our industry members.

I’ve learned there’s no set equation of traits and qualities that make an outstanding store manager. In a single day, these hardworking individuals often wear many hats as they jump from project to project to serve their store and customers. Each store manager hones their own unique skill set that helps their team navigate various opportunities and challenges.

By: Jordan Pietrak, Manager, Education, Food Marketing Institute <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/fmi-store-manager.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="FMI Store Manager" title="FMI Store Manager" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" />I’ve learned there’s no set equation of traits and qualities that make an outstanding store manager. In single day, these hardworking individuals often wear many hats as they jump from project to project to serve their store and customers. Each store manager hones their own unique skill set that helps their team navigate various opportunities and challenges. Here are some characteristics that make a great store manager: S trategic Thinker T rustworthy O rganized R esults Oriented E ncouraging M entor A mbitious N ice A ttentive G enerous E nergetic R esolute Know a store manager that demonstrates these qualities? <a href="http://www.fmi.org/store-manager-awards/nominations">Nominate</a> them for FMI’s Store Manager Awards by March 6. These awards will be presented at the 2017 <a href="http://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/MeetingFormPublic/view?id=442BA4000000A5">Future Leaders eXperience</a> June 11-13 in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more at <a href="http://www.fmi.org/StoreManagerAwards">www.FMI.org/StoreManagerAwards</a>.

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Supporting West Virginia Communities

OMEGA members play a vital role in West Virginia, supporting communities through substantial tax contributions and a wide-reaching presence across the state. With over 55% of the population living in border counties, our members are dedicated to serving both local and regional needs. Beyond business, we’re proud to give back, having contributed over $3.1 million to children’s charities since 2003, reflecting our commitment to making a positive difference.