Retail Operations Manager

Retail Operations Manager

Job Location s: US-IL-Chicago

Primary Posting Location: Chicago, IL 60601

Requisition :

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: USD $47,300.00 – $84,000.00 per year

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a dynamic Retail Operations Manager (ROM) to lead and develop an assigned Retail Selling and Merchandising organization. The ROM will oversee a specific segment of clients and/or retailers within an assigned geography, representing the Company and its designated Clients & Customers through management of retail store coverage, set/project coverage, and executing objectives set forth by Clients, Retailers, and Business Development Managers.

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off

• Maintain excellent high-performing teams and proactively ensure client Key Performance Indicators are executed consistently by addressing retail issues on an ongoing basis.
• Oversee effective and efficient retail routing and approve all related routing decisions for the assigned region.
• Develop people through training and direct organizational and team development initiatives using performance management tools.
• Source and identify external talent and integrate new associates into the organization as part of a long-term talent expansion strategy.
• Manage, assist, and/or develop expense and/or revenue/operating income budget for the area of responsibility based on the responsible channel of trade and client(s) responsibility.
• Grow base business and add new business.
• Travel and driving are essential duties; travel up to 80% of the time.

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required;
  Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Business Management preferred.
• 5+ years of retail experience with associate management.
• 1-3 years of successfully managing Retail Merchandisers, P&L, budgeting and forecasting, and managing client expectations either personally or through a team.
• Customer and client management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people.

Job will remain open until filled.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.