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Director Store Operations Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Genuine Parts

Market Director

Madison, WI · On-site

Market Director, Store Operations The Market Director, Store Operations is a key leader responsible for overseeing the operational performance of multiple store locations within an assigned market.

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Genuine Parts Company

Market Director

Stevens Point, WI · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Summary The Market Director, Store Operations is a key leader responsible for overseeing the operational performance of multiple store locations within an assigned market. Reporting to the Divisional ...

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Genuine Parts Company

Market Director

Madison, WI · On-site

Summary The Market Director, Store Operations is a key leader responsible for overseeing the operational performance of multiple store locations within an assigned market. Reporting to the Divisional ...

GPC - Genuine Parts Company

Market Director

Madison, WI · On-site

Summary The Market Director, Store Operations is a key leader responsible for overseeing the operational performance of multiple store locations within an assigned market. Reporting to the Divisional ...

Coborn's, Inc.

Assistant Store Director

Brillion, WI · On-site

$55K - $87K/yr

Overview The Assistant Store Director is responsible for all aspects of the store's operations. The primary focus is to partner with the Store Director to organize and direct store activities and ...

HyVee

Barista

Eau Claire, WI · On-site

$15 - $17.25/hr

Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home, Food Service Director, and Coffee Shop Department Manager Your Skills You don't need ...

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Coborn's, Inc.

Store Director

Clintonville, WI · On-site

$72K - $114K/yr

Overview The Store Director directs and manages all phases of store operations. Duties include directing and coordinating the ordering, merchandising, pricing, freshness, housekeeping, food safety ...

SpartanNash

Store Director

River Falls, WI · On-site

Coordinates store activities to ensure successful operations and compliance as measured by various checks and audits (Safety/Food Safety, Human resources, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Department ...

SpartanNash Company

Store Director

River Falls, WI · On-site

Coordinates store activities to ensure successful operations and compliance as measured by various checks and audits (Safety/Food Safety, Human resources, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Department ...

HyVee

Overnight Stocker

Ripon, WI · On-site

Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Health Wellness Home, Perishables, Store Operations, and E-commerce, and Overnight Stock Manager Your Skills You don't need prior experience for ...

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Hy-Vee, Inc.

Night Stocker

Ashwaubenon, WI · On-site

Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Health Wellness Home, Perishables, Store Operations, and E-commerce, and Night Stock Manager Your Skills You don't need prior experience for this ...

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Night Stocker

Ripon, WI · On-site

Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Health Wellness Home, Perishables, Store Operations, and E-commerce, and Night Stock Manager Your Skills You don't need prior experience for this ...

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What does a director of store operations do?

A director of store operations oversees the daily functions of retail stores, including managing staff, ensuring sales targets are met, maintaining customer service standards, and implementing company policies. They develop strategies to improve store performance, analyze sales data, and coordinate with other departments to ensure operational efficiency.

How does a director of store operations typically collaborate with store managers and other department leaders to drive overall performance?

A Director of Store Operations regularly works closely with store managers to set and monitor performance goals, share best practices, and address operational challenges. They often partner with leaders from departments such as merchandising, human resources, and loss prevention to ensure cohesive strategies across all stores. This cross-functional collaboration helps align company objectives, improves the customer experience, and supports consistent execution of policies and initiatives. Effective communication and relationship-building are essential for fostering a high-performing, unified team environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of store operations?

To thrive as a Director of Store Operations, you need expertise in retail management, budgeting, merchandising, and a proven track record of overseeing multi-unit operations, typically backed by a bachelor's degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and workforce scheduling tools is crucial. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills enable effective team management and cross-departmental collaboration. These skills and qualities drive operational efficiency, sales growth, and consistent customer experiences across all store locations.

What is the difference between Director Store Operations vs Store Manager?

AspectDirector Store OperationsStore Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple store locations, develops strategic plans, manages regional teamsManages daily store activities, supervises staff, ensures sales targets are met
CredentialsBachelor's degree, extensive retail experience, leadership skillsHigh school diploma or equivalent, retail experience, customer service skills
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, regional meetings, multiple store sitesIn-store, direct customer interaction, daily store operations

The main difference between a Director Store Operations and a Store Manager is the scope of responsibility. The Director oversees multiple stores and focuses on strategic planning, while the Store Manager handles daily store operations and staff management. Both roles require retail experience, but the Director typically has broader leadership and strategic skills.

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Director, Store Operations and Experience - Merchandise Presentation (Hybrid)

KOHLS

Menomonee Falls, WI • On-site

Other

Re-posted 7 days ago

Kohl's rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 1,460 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 21 rated department stores

Job description

About the Role

In this role, you will lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of merchandise presentation across all store formats. You will serve as a key partner to Merchandising, Planning, Store Operations, and Leadership to maximize sales productivity and brand differentiation. You will drive the implementation of enterprise priorities, ensuring they are translated into compelling, executable store experiences.

What You’ll Do

  • Drive sales productivity and customer engagement through merchandise presentation and space planning within categories of ownership

  • Define the vision for merchandise presentation execution and translate strategies into actionable direction for all store formats

  • Establish presentation standards aligned with company sales, margin, and customer experience goals

  • Lead merchandising flow and adjacency work, choice count and capacity integrity within a category to optimize sales productivity and improve customer experience

  • Oversee planning and execution of merchandising focuses and key seasonal merchandising strategies within assigned categories

  • Lead the implementation of merchandise presentation strategies related to space planning

  • Manage the development and execution of floor plans and planograms to support new product launches and seasonal transitions

  • Drive change through leading the organization-wide adoption of digital merchandising and space planning tools

  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team to drive continuous improvement

  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with Field leaders, Merchandising, Store Operations, Marketing and Technology to ensure seamless execution

  • Lead Merchandise Presentation capital projects within assigned categories for fixture enhancements and capacity maximization to yield measurable ROI

  • Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

  • 5+ years of experience managing a team

  • 7+ years in Buying, Planning, Marketing, Store Management or related professional experience

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact at all levels of the organization

  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to analyze ROI

  • Strong organizational and planning skills 

  • Knowledge and ability to work with systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Project, along with internal systems

Preferred

  • Ability to train, develop, motivate and provide strong leadership to others

  • Strong delegatory skills


 

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