Director of Retail Operations​/General Manager

We’re Hiring:
Director of Retail Operations / General Manager

Dubuque, Iowa

Relocation Assistance Available

Stu’s Home Improvement Outlet launched in June and has quickly become one of the fastest-growing outlet stores in the region.

We specialize in high-volume, high-ticket retail
, including appliances, furniture, doors, vanities, and home improvement products sold at outlet pricing.

We are now entering our next phase:

We are looking for a proven retail operator who can take control of our flagship store, build structure, and help scale the business.

This is NOT a maintenance role

We are not looking for someone to “manage a store.”

We are looking for someone who can:

• Build systems
• Create structure
• Operate at a high level in a fast-paced environment

$25,000 Performance-Based Bonus

Earn up to $25,000 in your first 90 days based on execution and operational performance.

• Lead day-to-day operations across sales floor and warehouse
• Manage team performance, scheduling, and accountability
• Maintain high standards across all departments
• Work alongside sales leadership to drive revenue
• Improve merchandising and product placement
• Maximize margins across key categories

• Ensure product is ready to sell at all times
• Improve warehouse organization and efficiency

• Manage delivery operations and scheduling
• Improve efficiency, customer experience, and profitability

• Work directly with ownership to build scalable systems
• Develop processes that can be replicated across locations
• Contribute to warehouse and distribution strategy

• Washers & dryers

Experience in these categories is highly valuable

• Furniture retail
• Appliance retail
• Home improvement retail
• High-volume, commission-based retail environments

Experience managing commission-based sales teams is strongly preferred.

• Competitive base salary ($65K–$100K+)
• Performance bonuses tied to store growth
• $25,000 performance-based bonus
• Relocation assistance available

We are actively expanding into additional locations and building a regional warehouse and distribution operation.

The right candidate will play a key leadership role in scaling this company
.

This role requires:

• Hands-on leadership
• High accountability
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving environment

If you are looking for a traditional, low-pressure retail management role — this is not it.

Apply only if you have the required experience and are ready to take ownership of a fast-growing operation.