Associate Manager, Systems & Operations Support

LVMH; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental andVision

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and employee discounts

Job summary

Benefit Cosmetics in San Francisco is seeking an Associate Manager, Systems & Operations Support to boost retail efficiency by delivering dedicated operational and technology support to markets. You will help with store openings/closures and ensure teams are proficient with current systems.

Collaborate with IT, Market Leads, and Retail & Education to simplify processes, run training sessions, and enable teams to focus on growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in retail operations, store systems support, or a similar role, preferably in a multi-store environment.
• Knowledge of retail systems such as Booxi, Ayden, PBI, Envoy, Yext, and Google My Business is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enhance retail efficiency by providing dedicated operational and technology support to our markets.
• Act as a central point of contact for market escalation regarding in-store tech support and resolutions.
• Support new store openings and closures and ensure our retail teams are proficient in respective processes.
• Maintain strong relationships with tech support to ensure all in-store system failures are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Support the implementation of system updates and feature rollouts in retail locations.
• Support the Director, Store Systems & Operations, on strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing retail technology and processes.
• Partner with the Sr Manager of Global Retail Systems and Ops to deliver training and upskilling opportunities (EDU sessions/webinars).
• Create clear, concise, and engaging presentation materials (PowerPoint) for training and communication.
• Respond to and manage ad-hoc training requests from markets.
• Ensure retail teams are leveraging technology effectively to streamline tasks, improve customer experience, and enhance sales performance.

Skills

Retail operations

Store systems support

Cross-functional collaboration

Tech-savvy

Training & upskilling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Booxi

Ayden

PBI

Envoy

Yext

Google My Business

Job description

Associate Manager, Systems & Operations Support

The Associate Manager, Systems & Operations Support is a key contributor to enhancing our retail efficiency by providing dedicated operational and technological support to our markets. This role focuses on optimizing the utilization of existing in-store technology and platforms, supporting new store openings and closures, and ensuring our retail teams are proficient in using current systems. This individual will manage ad-hoc market requests, develop and deliver upskilling opportunities, and collaborate closely with IT, Market Leads, and the Retail & Education team to simplify processes to refocus teams on driving profitable growth.

Job responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

Store Systems & Technology Integration:

• Enhance retail efficiency by providing dedicated operational and technology support to our markets.
• Act as a central point of contact for market escalation regarding in-store tech support and resolutions.
• Support new store openings and closures and ensure our retail teams are proficient in respective processes.
• Maintain strong relationships with tech support to ensure all in-store system failures are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Support the implementation of system updates and feature rollouts in retail locations.
• Support the Director, Store Systems & Operations, on strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing retail technology and processes.

Training & Upskilling:

• Partner with the Sr Manager of Global Retail Systems and Ops to deliver a regular cadence of training & upskilling opportunities (regular EDU sessions/webinars) to maximize retail employees' proficiency with existing in-store technology and platforms.
• Partner with Retail & Education on in-store systems onboarding build directed at field managers.
• Create clear, concise, and engaging presentation materials (PowerPoint) for training and communication.
• Respond to and manage ad-hoc training requests from markets.
• Ensure retail teams are leveraging technology effectively to streamline tasks, improve customer experience, and enhance sales performance.

Operational Support & Process Improvement:

• Build a regular cadence of data refreshes to update tech push reporting – inclusive of by market results and suggestions for improvement.
• Manage and prioritize incoming ad-hoc operational requests from market leads, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve existing operational processes within stores, leveraging technology where possible.
• Collaborate with the Retail & Education team to ensure that operational best practices are integrated into training and field guidance.

Platform Ownership & Market Support:

• Own Booxi platform market support – invite new users, de/activating stores, adjust access levels, audit users and setting, and manage connections.
• Manage Yext & Google My Business audits and ensure listings are accurate and new features are activated.
• Cegid own in-store efforts – upload sales conditions, discounts, run store reports, inventory support, and document ticket requests.
• Respond to Envoy waiver requests and download release forms accordingly.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with IT, Market Leads, and the broader Retail & Education team.
• Translate operational insights and feedback from the field into actionable recommendations for system enhancements or process changes.
• Facilitate communication between retail stores and corporate teams regarding system performance and operational needs.
• Other duties as assigned

Profile

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in retail operations, store systems support, or a similar role, preferably in a multi-store environment.
• Knowledge of retail systems such as Booxi, Ayden, PBI, Envoy, Yext, and Google My Business is highly preferred.

Additional information

Schedule:

• Hybrid - requires onsite presence weekly to a Benefit Office

The target salary range for this position in California is $80,000-$120,000 annually. The actual salary offered is based on market location and will depend on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, years of relevant experience; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. This position is eligible to earn an annual bonus. This position is also eligible for the following benefits, including but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a 401(k) plan with employer matching, various paid time off programs; employee discounts/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts.

Benefit Cosmetics was founded in 1976 by twins Jean & Jane Ford in San Francisco in a quest to shake up the status quo and redefine beauty as whatever makes you feel good.
Since then, Benefit has served up innovative, uncomplicated beauty products & services...always with a fun, creative twist. Our iconic product packaging, whimsical names, and the irreverent spirit behind everything we do are an invitation to embrace the joy in beauty.
As the first brand to bring brow waxing out of the backroom and into the window of our boutiques, we made brows our obsession and eventually became the #1 brow brand worldwide*.
The relentlessly innovative, never-say-never spirit of our founders is why today, Benefit has reached prestige powerhouse status, operating in 50+ countries with 3,200+ locations worldwide and growing. So, whether you want a beauty solution you can trust or just need a good laugh, Benefit has your brows AND your back.
*Based on estimated total global prestige brow product retail sales January – December 2023

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