Operations Manager

Position

Store 01075 Bridgeport, OR – Position Type:
Regular/Full time.

• Experienced leader with two or more years of specialty retail experience focused on store operations and/or visual merchandising.
• Professionalism, strong work ethic, integrity, and respect for others.
• Customer‑centric mindset with an understanding of how exceptional service drives store sales.
• Educator, coach, and mentor who inspires team associates based on individual strengths.
• Organized, strategic, and able to make independent decisions in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
• Clear communicator of business‑related information and brand initiatives.
• Ambitious, enthusiastic, and friendly, able to work cooperatively in a diverse work environment.
• Technologically adept in navigating, coaching, and training on computer POS, iPad, and handheld systems.
• Comfortable climbing ladders, moving around regularly, and standing for extended periods.
• Able to bend, reach, stretch for product, lift, carry, and move at least forty pounds.
• Flexible schedule with open availability for 40 hours per week, including opening/closing shifts, weekends, and holidays.

• Create and foster a culture of hospitality through exceptional customer experiences and build enduring relationships internally and externally.
• Provide an exceptional and meaningful customer service experience that promotes products and builds brand relationships.
• Achieve sales and service metrics in key areas such as clienteling/outreach, appointment setting, and Talbots Classic Awards.
• Partner with the Manager to lead the team with ownership across all areas of operations.
• Plan, execute, and lead floor sets, window displays, interior marketing, recalls, markdowns, and related visual merchandising activities.
• Educate, train, and reinforce brand standards as well as company policies and procedures.
• Balance operational and selling energy, ensuring proper planning, scheduling, and prioritization of tasks to meet business needs.
• Maintain knowledge of business and competitive landscape, fashion trends, and key business drivers to identify opportunities that maximize sales and achieve financial goals.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and with local, state, and federal employment laws.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships that support a productive work environment.

• Comprehensive benefits packages available to full‑time and eligible part‑time employees.
• Generous merchandise discount: 50%, 60%, and 70% off Talbots and Haven Well Within.
• Referral incentive program.
• Discounts on travel, shopping, concerts, and more.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law.

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position or to participate in the application process, please contact  The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.