Director of Retail Operations

Brightpath Associates LLC; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Direct access to ownership

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A high-volume liquidation business in Dubuque is seeking a Director of Retail Operations & Growth to oversee daily operations and drive the business to new heights. This hands-on role requires strong leadership in retail and sales, accountability in performance, and the ability to enhance inventory and sales strategies. The right candidate will have the authority to make impactful decisions and directly contribute to growth in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and performance incentives are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in retail, sales, operations, or liquidation.
• Ability to drive urgency and manage margin effectively.
• Comfortable with KPIs, accountability, and coaching others.

Responsibilities

• Run and manage sales campaigns to increase daily/weekly revenue.
• Train and coach the sales team directly on the floor.
• Oversee inventory, receiving, pricing, and store flow operations.

Skills

Leadership in retail

Sales team training

Inventory management

KPI understanding

E-commerce knowledge

Job description

🚀 We’re Hiring: Director of Retail Operations & Growth

We are a high-volume liquidation business selling appliances, furniture, flooring, tools, and home improvement products at deep discounts — and we’re growing fast.

I’m looking for a Director of Retail Operations & Growth to run the day‑to‑day execution of the business and help take it to the next level.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who understands how sales, inventory, marketing, and people all connect.

🔑 What You’ll Own

This role has real authority and accountability, including:

• Running sales campaigns and driving daily/weekly revenue
• Holding salespeople accountable to activity, follow‑up, and closing
• Training and coaching the sales team (on the floor, not from a desk)
• Managing inventory, receiving, pricing, and store flow
• Understanding and operating within a liquidation / discount retail model
• Overseeing marketing execution (ads, promotions, local campaigns)
• Managing contractor & professional customer relationships
• Building and scaling e‑commerce (Shopify, marketplaces, listings)
• Improving systems, processes, and execution across the store
• Acting as the day‑to‑day operator so the owner can focus on growth

You will not be “handed a playbook.”

You will help build it, enforce it, and improve it.

🧠 Who This Role Is For

This is a strong fit if you:

• Have led teams in retail, sales, operations, or liquidation
• Understand how to drive urgency, volume, and margin
• Are comfortable with KPIs, accountability, and tough conversations
• Can balance strategy with hands‑on execution
• Want ownership, autonomy, and visible impact
• Are tired of roles where decisions die in meetings

❌ This Role Is NOT For

• Someone who only wants to do marketing
• Someone who avoids accountability or conflict
• Someone who needs constant direction
• Someone looking for a slow‑paced or corporate environment

💼 What We Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Performance‑based incentives
• Real authority to run the operation
• Direct access to ownership
• A fast‑growing business with room to grow into more

We are building something real here — and we’re looking for the right operator to help lead it.