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Retail Operations Manager
Location
Illinois
Posted
82 days ago
Salary
$25 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Retail Operations Manager
Athletes Unlimited
• Oversee day-to-day operations of pop-up shops at events • Lead setup and teardown for each location • Ensure clean, organized, high-performing retail environments • Manage inventory flow, restocks, transfers, and stock organization • Execute and maintain planograms • Ensure all displays are on-brand and optimized for sales • Align merchandising with promotions and storytelling • Train and schedule part-time retail staff • Lead on-site teams during events • Provide coaching, feedback, and motivation • Model strong customer service on the floor • Ensure exceptional in-person fan interactions • Resolve issues quickly and professionally • Bring energy and engagement to the retail space • Use data to adjust staffing and merchandising • Track and report sales performance, product movement, and event insights (including attendance) • Coordinate with Retail Buying, League Operations, and Warehouse Operations • Support activations and special programs
Job Requirements
- 3–5 years in retail operations, store management, or event merchandising
- Experience managing pop-ups or multi-location retail
- Strong merchandising and inventory management skills
- Proven leadership of part-time teams
- Willingness to travel frequently to game locations during the season
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and non-traditional hours when in season
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- Performing job duties outdoors in summer weather, including exposure to heat, humidity, and direct sunlight
- Standing for duration of each shift (approximately 6-8 hours) while performing job-related tasks
- Ability to safely lift and move, push or pull objects up to 25 pounds independently, and over 25 pounds with assistance.
Benefits
- The rate for this position is $25/hr.
- As this is a seasonal position, traditional employee benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans are not included.
- 1099 Contractors are responsible for their own taxes and insurance coverage.
- Our DEI Statement: As a company, we share a vision to change the world for the better and believe in the power of sports to tear down barriers. We will Be Unlimited in our pursuit to intentionally create an environment where every individual can be their authentic self. Athletes Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process based on race, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, pregnancy status, parental status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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