Retail Operations Specialist

SAS Retail Services, Inc.; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Training and Career Development

Generous Paid Time-Off

Job summary

SAS Retail Services, Inc. seeks a Retail Operations Specialist to act as the information conduit between retail operations, clients, and local markets. You will provide analytical support, synthesize upstream information, and create actionable reporting for field prioritization.

Reports to the Director of Retail Operations. The role requires strong Excel and ARTS proficiency, 1–3 years in route-based retail ops and 4+ years of relevant experience, plus travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Education level required: Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in Route based retail operations, 4+ years of applicable work experience.
• 2+ years of supervisor experience preferred.
• Strong Excel capabilities (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and ARTS experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with distribution and item speed to shelf and client objectives.
• Review and approve all cycle activities.
• Onboarding: manage 30/60/90 day feedback and track new hires’ productivity.
• Serve as single point of contact with Talent Acquisition (TA) and Total Rewards (TR) for hiring/onboarding.
• Consolidate information flow from client/BDM teams and communicate cycle priorities to Retail Management.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Customer relationships

Office software

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ARTS (iPAD)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Retail Operations Specialist

Job Locations:

• US-MD-Silver Spring
• US-VA-Alexandria
• US-MD-Lanham

Primary Posting Location: City: Silver Spring

Primary Posting Location: State/Province: MD

Primary Posting Location: Postal Code: 20903

Requisition ID: 2026-440593

Position Type (Portal Searching): Full Time

Category (Portal Searching): Sales (Professional)

Minimum Salary: USD $52,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary: USD $73,000.00/Yr.

Summary

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a dynamic Retail Operations Specialist (ROS) who will serve as informational conduit between retail operations, clients/Retail Client Services Manager (RCSM) and the local markets. ROS will provide analytical support and direction to retail management by synthesizing upstream information and creating actionable reporting and prioritization for the field. Reports to Director of Retail Operations.

What we offer

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities

• Objectives - Ensure compliance in regard to distribution, new item speed to shelf and all other pertinent client objectives.
• Review and approve all cycle activities.
• Onboarding - Gatekeeper of 30/60/90 day feedback. Track new hires productivity/results and provide feedback to DROs/ROMs.
• TA/TR - Serve as single point of contact with Talent Acquisition (TA)/Total Rewards (TR) in regard to hiring and onboarding process. Assist with requisition and approval process.
• Client/BDM Teams - Compile and consolidate information flow from client/BDM teams.
• Priorities - Main communicator (written & oral) of cycle priorities, promotional activities and special projects to Retail Management Team.
• Objectives - Ensure compliance in regard to distribution, new item speed to shelf and all other pertinent client objectives.
• Pre Audit Planning - Facilitate client retail visits/audits in assigned region.
• Routing/Store Routing Maintenance (SRM) - Responsible for oversight of routing execution and SRM process.
• Perform RCSM responsibilities for regional clients (if applicable).
• Review and approve all cycle activities.
• Gatekeeper of ARTS data (surveys, notes, doc locker, etc.).
• Post Audit - Consolidate retail audits and provide feedback/follow up for actions needed to Manager Retail Operations (ROM)s and Director Retail Operations (DRO)s.
• Onboarding - Gatekeeper of 30/60/90 day feedback. Track new hires productivity/results and provide feedback to DROs/ROMs.
• Core Roster - Work with Retail Supervisor team to ensure accuracy.
• TA/TR - Serve as single point of contact with Talent Acquisition (TA)/Total Rewards (TR) in regards to hiring and onboarding process. Assist with requisition and approval process.
• Training - Facilitate and enhance training process for retail operations / direct retail teams (DRT). Work with DRT teams to identify "best in class" training materials and help cascade through Core DRO geographies. Create and maintain a tracking mechanism for cross training RSMs.
• Client/BDM Teams - Compile and consolidate information flow from client/BDM teams.
• Priorities - Main communicator (written & oral) of cycle priorities, promotional activities and special projects to Retail Management Team.
• Field Intelligence - Relate findings to headquarter team and client as deducted from retail and/or field contacts and retail meeting feedback.
• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports.
• May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports.
• Travel and Driving are essential duties and function of this job.
• Travel up to20%.
• Education Level: (Required) Associate's Degree orequivalent experience.
• (Preferred)Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Field of Study/Area of Experience: Business Management.
• 1-3 years of experience in Route based retail operations.
• 4+ years of applicable work experience.
• 2+ years of supervisor experience preferred.
• Ability to understand complex demands of a decentralized organization and meet challenging time lines.
• Strong functional experience in retail management.
• Expert level on iPAD/ARTS functionality.
• Solid understanding of Excel capabilities (Pivot table, Vlookup, etc.).
• Displays the ability to achieve desired results through others with positive, energetic and enthusiastic communication.
• Demonstrates commitment to meeting or exceeding customer expectations, effectively solicits and responds to the needs of the customer both external and internal.
• Works cooperatively with others toward common group objectives, demonstrates respect for the ideas and contributions of other team members, cultivates positive relationships with other associates, and provides assistance and support to others.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Customer/Client specific applications.
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Analytical and research Skills.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment.
• Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadline.
• Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Company Overview

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled