Retail - Assistant Operations Manager

SSA Group at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum is looking for a talented Assistant Retail Operations Manager to join our team!

At SSA, we're Unapologetically Family — it's who we are and how we show up for each other, for our 90+ cultural attraction partners, and for the more than 100 million guests we welcome each year. We laugh, we celebrate our wins, and we learn from our mistakes together.

That family mindset shapes 452 Hospitality, the heartbeat of everything we do: creating special moments of hospitality that have a lasting impact, before, during, and after every guest visit. We bring together admissions, culinary, and retail— to shape one seamless guest experience across the full Hospitality Experience Journey.

Whether you're looking for your first job, building your career, or bringing years of experience to a new role, you'll be part of a team that values your ideas, supports your growth, and encourages you to make an impact. More than 54% of our leaders are promoted from within — proof that when we say we invest in people, we mean it.

Oversight includes multiple Gift Shop and Gift Kiosk/Carts locations.

Assistant Retail Operations Manager

Retail Operations Manager

• Show dynamic leadership ability and motivate staff to exceed expectations of the customer and our client.
• Ensure your department’s team is set with the operation in mind: hire & recruit for new talent, integrate new team members, supervise assigned personnel, evaluate performance, develop, coach, issue documentation, and manage employee exits.
• Develop training programs to train, motivate, and mentor employees.
• Remain knowledgeable of and manages in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures
• Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
• Support store leadership in management of all inventory control programs as necessary.
• Ensure all company merchandise presentation standards are met to maximize sales.
• Complete daily department functions in reporting daily, weekly and monthly sales through an internal Ledger.
• Ensure sales are maximized through having the right product and communicating inventory opportunities to the Retail Operations Manager and Buyer.
• Ensure all cash handling procedures are in effect at all times. Troubleshoot and maintain POS functionality for daily operation or as necessary.
• Oversee cleanliness of all shops and displays.
• Issue One-Minute Meeting to team on daily basis.
• Forecast daily/weekly sales, complete and maintain sales analysis with respect to controllable costs for department and unit management. Support management of payroll and controllable profit within established budget. Meet & manage department payroll budget expectations by being strategic with scheduling coverage, on-call shifts, etc.
• Analyze sales and inventory to maximize opportunities. Identify new ways to generate sales and achieve goals.
• Set precedent to achieve Sales, Promo, Per Cap & Controllable Budget.
• Promote an inclusive & supportive approach at the Unit.
• Supports unit in being an example for Company & Client guidelines with regard to Sustainability/Conservation efforts. Displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
• Supports SSA / Unit in driving community effort through hiring efforts, engagement activities, and focus on opportunities of giving back.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.

• Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand…