Store Operations Lead - Retail

Living Spaces; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (full-time)

Dental (full-time)

Vision (full-time)

401(k) with Company match

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Flex or Health Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Job summary

Living Spaces in Irvine, CA seeks a Store Operations Lead to ensure consistent execution of store operations that support a seamless customer experience and strong business performance.

You will validate day-to-day tasks, manage cash handling and complex transactions as needed, maintain inventory integrity, collaborate with merchandising on floor resets, and provide excellent service during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Retail experience in direct customer interactions.
• Experience in high-volume environments preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Tableau experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute and validate daily store operations Standard Work to ensure compliance with company policies, operational standards, and customer service expectations.
• Process and manage cash handling, complex transactions, and post-sale order activities with accuracy and integrity; serve as Manager on Duty when assigned, handling discounts, escalations, and system overrides in accordance with policy.
• Reinforce standardized operational processes and SOP compliance through consistent daily execution; communicate execution-related observations to store leadership to support service and operational consistency.
• Resolve customer concerns using effective problem-solving and de-escalation techniques to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
• Maintain accurate inventory by performing receiving, storage, cycle counts, and product transfers; execute customer order fulfillment activities, including pick-up and delivery processes, to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with merchandising teams on floor resets, product placement, and visual standards to uphold brand consistency.
• Verify accurate product pricing and point-of-purchase signage by conducting audits to confirm pricing accuracy, signage placement, and inventory integrity; correct discrepancies promptly.
• Perform daily operational reporting across operations, warehouse, and labeling functions to identify errors, track performance, and support corrective action through execution validation, efficiency, and compliance.
• Provide sales floor support during high-traffic periods to maintain service standards and support customer experience execution.

Skills

Retail experience

High-volume operations

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tableau

Job description

## Position Summary The Store Operations Lead is a key operational role responsible for ensuring consistent execution of store operations that support a seamless customer experience and strong business performance. This position plays a critical role in validating day‐to‐day operational work and maintaining accuracy, compliance, and operational standards across the store. The role is primarily execution‐focused, with accountability for standardized operational work, inventory integrity, and adherence to established processes. Through consistent application of Standard Work across warehouse coordination, pricing accuracy, and operational reporting, the Store Operations Lead supports brand standards, operational efficiency, and sales performance through reliable, high‐quality execution and service excellence.## Position Description**Essential Duties and Responsibilities** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.* Execute and validate daily store operations Standard Work to ensure compliance with company policies, operational standards, and customer service expectations.* Process and manage cash handling, complex transactions, and post‐sale order activities with accuracy and integrity; serve as Manager on Duty when assigned, handling discounts, escalations, and system overrides in accordance with policy.* Reinforce standardized operational processes and SOP compliance through consistent daily execution; communicate execution‐related observations to store leadership to support service and operational consistency.* Resolve customer concerns using effective problem-solving and de-escalation techniques to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.* Maintain accurate inventory by performing receiving, storage, cycle counts, and product transfers; execute customer order fulfillment activities, including pick‐up and delivery processes, to ensure accuracy and timeliness.* Collaborate with merchandising teams on floor resets, product placement, and visual standards to uphold brand consistency.* Verify accurate product pricing and point‐of‐purchase signage by conducting audits to confirm pricing accuracy, signage placement, and inventory integrity; correct discrepancies promptly.* Perform daily operational reporting across operations, warehouse, and labeling functions to identify errors, track performance, and support corrective action through execution validation, efficiency, and compliance* Perform daily operational reporting across operations, warehouse, and labeling functions to identify errors, track performance, and support corrective action through execution validation, efficiency, and compliance.* Provide sales floor support during high‐traffic periods to maintain service standards and support customer experience execution.## Qualifications**Education/Experience:** High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Minimum 3 years of retail experience in a direct customer interactive environment. High volume experience is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.**Computer Skills:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must have experience in Microsoft Office programs. Experience with operational reporting tools (e.g., Tableau) is preferred.**Certificates and Licenses:** None required **Supervisory Responsibilities:** This position will not have any supervisory responsibilities.## **Position Hiring Range**The hiring pay range provides a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage that Living Spaces expects to pay for the position upon hire. Pay will be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to: applicant's education, relevant work experience, knowledge, applicable and relevant skills and abilities, market demand, Company budget, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data. Living Spaces reserves the right to modify this page at any time.Overtime pay is available for eligible, non-exempt Team Members. Reimbursement for expenses as required by applicable law and Company policy. Retail, Guest Services and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPI's.Additional available benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements include:* Medical (full-time only)* Dental (full-time only)* Vision (full-time only)* 401(k) with Company match (full and part-time)* Vacation (full-time only or as otherwise required by applicable law)* Paid Sick Leave (full and part-time)* Flex or Health Spending Account (for eligible full-time only)* Employee Assistance Program (full and part-time)* Holiday pay (full-time only)* Life insurance (full-time only)