Regional Operations Manager #0204GN

Keller Executive Search; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Performance bonus

Mileage and travel reimbursement

Employee merchandise discount

Job summary

Keller Executive Search represents a growing premium lifestyle retailer seeking a Regional Operations Manager to lead multiple specialty stores and drive expansion. The role oversees performance across locations and ensures a premium customer experience.

You will coach store leaders, align operating standards, and help scale operations as the company grows into new markets, with travel across the region a key requirement.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of retail operations experience.
• Experience managing multiple store locations.
• Background in fashion, footwear, accessories, or premium retail preferred.
• Strong grasp of store metrics and financials.
• Proven ability to develop high-performing store leaders.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the region.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational performance across assigned retail locations.
• Coach store managers and support leadership development.
• Monitor sales, labor, inventory, and store profitability.
• Maintain consistent service and presentation standards.
• Support new store openings and readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and customer experience.
• Partner with senior leadership on regional growth priorities.

Skills

Retail operations

Multi-unit management

Fashion/premium retail

Financial & operational metrics

Leadership development

Travel readiness

Job description

We are an executive search agency recruiting on behalf of a growing premium lifestyle retailer seeking a Regional Operations Manager. The company operates a developing network of specialty stores offering high-quality apparel, leather accessories, footwear, travel goods, and curated lifestyle products.

The Regional Operations Manager will oversee several locations and support the company as it expands into new markets. This position will coach store leaders, strengthen operating standards, and help ensure a consistent customer experience across the growing retail network.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee operational performance across assigned retail locations.
• Coach store managers and support leadership development.
• Monitor sales, labor, inventory, and store profitability.
• Maintain consistent service and presentation standards across locations.
• Support new store openings and operational readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve store processes and customer experience.
• Partner with senior leadership on regional growth priorities.

• 6+ years of retail operations experience.
• Previous multi-unit management experience required.
• Experience within fashion, footwear, accessories, or premium specialty retail preferred.
• Strong understanding of store-level financial and operational metrics.
• Proven experience developing high-performing store managers.
• Experience supporting new store openings or retail expansion preferred.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned region.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Performance bonus
• Mileage and travel reimbursement
• Employee merchandise discount

Salary: $105,000 to $130,000 per year

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