Operations Jobs

An Operations Manager in the retail industry is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a retail store. Their duties include ensuring all aspects of the store run smoothly and efficiently, from inventory management to sales and customer service. They may also be tasked with staff training and development, setting sales targets, ensuring the store meets its profit objectives, and implementing business strategies and procedures. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Furthermore, they need to be proficient in the use of retail management software.

Individuals aspiring to become Operations Managers in the retail industry should ideally possess a bachelor's degree in business administration, retail management or a similar field. A Master's degree in business administration (MBA) can be an added advantage. Professional certifications like a Certified Retail Operations Professional (CROP) or a Certified Retail Business Owner (CRBO) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming an Operations Manager, individuals may have roles such as a Store Manager, Retail Sales Manager, or Department Manager, which provide crucial experience and understanding of the retail environment.

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Venipuncture Operations Coordinator - Evenings

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 17 hours ago

This job assumes responsibility for and leads the daily operations of all Venipuncture personnel and processes within the department....

Assistant Operations Manager

  • Portland, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 3 days ago

The Assistant Operations Manager may also be involved in onboarding new team members. Essential Responsibilities Assist in the efficient day-to-day operations of the distribution center....

MillerKnoll

Senior Director, Regional Sales

Provides timely, accurate regional reporting as required by Executive Sales Leadership and Sales Operations. Utilizes Salesforce (CRM) information to manage an active sales funnel....

Financial Compliance Analyst - OR - On Site

  • Tigard, OR
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tigard, OR
  • 90+ days ago

Analyzing and evaluating regulations in the context of advisory operations and compliance policies. Assisting with the development of advisory compliance policies and procedures....

Retail Operations Supervisor

  • Findlay, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Findlay, OH
  • 2 hours ago

Store Operations and Overall Store Experience: Execute merchandise strategies to optimize sales, including receiving of product, product placement, seasonal displays, and promotional setups....

Associate Project Manager (Retail Building Mgmt Systems and LED)

  • Dover, DE
  • 3 hours ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 3 hours ago

Create and maintain project policies and directives within the project operations manual....

Oracle Retail Business Analyst

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 hours ago

workforce solutions company recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts for our accelerated growth of 300% in the last 3 years with over 5500+ employees globally, with over 30+ locations in the US and global operations...

PRN Retail Assistant

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 3 hours ago

Experience:Minimum of 2 years experience in retail and or business operations....

Retail Operations Associate

  • Victor, NY
  • 5 hours ago
  • Victor, NY
  • 5 hours ago

the store is processed in accordance with established programs and procedures; the backroom is organized and maintained so that merchandise is easily accessible in partnership with the Freight Flow/Operations...

Teller Operations Coordinator

  • Belmont, NC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Belmont, NC
  • 5 hours ago

Responsible for ensuring compliance of all policies and procedures affecting the day-to-day operations. Perform related duties as required to assist in achieving banking center goals....

Lead Retail Trainer - Cathedral City, CA

  • Cathedral City, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Cathedral City, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Along with understanding planograms, cabinet diagrams, and other revision specific materials to successfully execute a revision....

Trade Compliance Analyst

  • Dayton, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Dayton, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

The Team: The Import Export Team plays a crucial role in ensuring our merchandise and non-merchandise arrive safely and efficiently while adhering to all federal regulations of import/export. Our...

Assistant Operations Manager

  • New Port Richey, FL
  • 7 hours ago
  • New Port Richey, FL
  • 7 hours ago

Responsible for reading, interpreting, and communicating messages from Corporate Store Operations and takes proper action including updates bulletin boards and other communication avenues in store....

Kitting Operations Team Lead

  • TX
  • 7 hours ago
  • TX
  • 7 hours ago

Job Purpose: Our Kitting Operations Lead will oversee a team that manages complex kitting programs and projects by executing customer initiatives with sales and all other functional teams....

Commercial Operations Coordinator

  • Duluth, GA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Duluth, GA
  • 7 hours ago

Escalates customer satisfaction issues to Customer Operation Management and Operations Organization....

Operations Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Marketing Operations
Explore topics focusing on the historical development of marketing as well as the effects that global trade and technology has on marketing practices and operations. Overtime every industry...
Cloud Operations on AWS
In this course, learn how to leverage AWS services to operate at cloud scale with governance and agility at the core. AWS Cloud Operations provides a model and tools for a secure and efficient way...
Entrepreneurial Operations: Launching a Startup
Optimize your business for successby learning the fundamentals of entrepreneurial operations. This startup operations course will examine the real-world operational challenges and execution risks...

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Salary for Operations Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Operationss offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.5%
Master's Degree
15.3%
High School or GED
15.2%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.8%
Some College
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Operationss
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%


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