Retail Assistant Operations Manager

Studio McGee • Draper, UT

10h • Onsite

About The Position

McGee & Co. is seeking a Retail Assistant Operations Manager to own the store opening preparedness and day-to-day operations by creating and managing the operational foundation of our first brick-and-mortar store. This role serves as the bridge between corporate operations and in-store execution. The ideal candidate brings strong retail operations experience, particularly in inventory, audits, and store processes, and can build clear, scalable systems that support both daily performance and future growth. This person will play a key role in store opening preparation, launch execution, and long-term operational excellence.

Requirements

• 3–7+ years of retail store operations experience
• Proven background in inventory management, audits, and controls
• Strong organizational and process-building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience supporting store openings or major launches
• Ability to balance corporate and in-store priorities

Nice To Haves

• Experience in specialty, lifestyle, or design-forward retail
• Background working with cross-functional corporate teams
• Experience in multi-location or growth environments

Responsibilities

• Lead store operational systems from opening through steady-state operations
• Manage inventory programs including cycle counts, audits, and physical counts
• Serve as the primary corporate operations contact for store leadership
• Ensure consistent execution of operational standards
• Identify gaps, risks, and inefficiencies and implement solutions
• Support vendor coordination and facilities management as needed
• Partner with People, Finance, Merchandising, Visual, and CX teams
• Prepare the store for future expansion and scalability
• Oversee daily stock management tasks including delivery planning and processing from door to floor; Back of House operational logistics, standards and productivity
• Maintain store operations, safety and inventory management procedures and standards
• Support scheduling, supplies, equipment, and facility needs
• Supervise and train stock associates
• Act as primary operational partner to store leadership
• Build and streamline operational processes across corporate and store teams
• Lead clear communication rhythms between HQ and store teams
• Support store opening preparation, readiness checklists, and timelines
• Document and improve systems for future store growth
• Partner with corporate cross functional teams including Merchandising, Marketing, Visual, Inventory & Fulfillment to ensure seamless communication, planning and store execution
• Help establish & maintain ownership of inventory accuracy, cycle counts, audits, and physical inventory processes
• Help establish and maintain operational Policies & Procedures and Reporting
• Provide leadership and oversight over Repairs & Maintenance, Supplies and Technology Store Support
• Ensure strong operational discipline at the store level

Benefits

• Competitive compensation + bonuses
• Comprehensive health benefits for full-time Team Members (medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, accident, pet)
• PTO
• 401k Employer match - 100% of deferrals up to 4% of compensation
• Exclusive Team Member discount at mcgeeandco.com + access to Team Member warehouse sales
• Opportunity to be part of a vibrant, inclusive, and innovative team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed