Retail Operations - Senior Manager

OVERVIEW:

This role drives the execution of the Retail Operations strategy by ensuring stores are equipped with scalable processes, capabilities, and systems that deliver operational excellence, and best‑in‑class performance and customer experience.

Core Responsibilities:

Own end-to-end retail operations, driving improvement across inventory accuracy, logistics, shrink, labor planning, payroll, compliance, risk, property, and retail technology (POS, apps, endless aisle).

Define and scale SOPs/BSPs, operational frameworks, reporting, training, and communication rhythms to ensure consistent execution.

Act as the primary operational partner to stores, prioritizing field needs and customer experience.

Lead vendor and supplier management to ensure quality, performance, and cost efficiency.

Champion operational excellence, efficiency, and profitability through data-driven decision-making.

Serve as a senior cross-functional partner and retail consultant across the business.

New Store Openings (NSO)

Lead and govern the full NSO lifecycle, ensuring consistency, budget control, and alignment with global standards.

Translate BAU operations into scalable NSO playbooks, tools, and multi-format frameworks.

Oversee NSO execution including store setup, inventory, systems, visual merchandising, compliance, vendor coordination, and readiness.

Partner with Retail Training to deliver onboarding, soft openings, and operational handover.

Leadership & Accountability

Lead and develop high-performing retail and NSO teams, building a strong and diverse talent pipeline.

Own retail operations and NSO budgets, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

Deliver core KPIs including stock accuracy, shrink, labor efficiency, logistics performance, and system stability.

Ensure effective risk management, secure stock movements, and fit-for-purpose systems and data.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

5+ years of Retail & operations experience in a fast paced, high volume and agile environment

Experience with retail labour management

Experience in new store openings in a variety of formats in North America

Strong project skills, ability to lead, manage & support multiple complex projects simultaneously

Ability to shift between the strategic and the operational details

Clear communicator

Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills

Understanding of how to motivate & communicate to retail team/s

Experience in decision making, negotiation and problem solving

Willing to challenge and be challenged

Willingness to give and receive effective feedback

High organisation, time management and prioritisation skills

Ability to travel and work across time zones where required

Preferred Skills:

Experience working across multiple countries and new store openings

Analytical thinking and proficient in creating business cases

Experienced and proficient with a variety of tech and retail systems

Experienced with budget creation and control

Ability to travel and work across time zones where required

Process mapping / continuous improvement

Change management

Ability to communicate in multiple languages preferred

Willingness to travel

Please note this is a hybrid role partially based in our New York City office. All candidates must be local or willing to relocate. You must also be authorized to work in the United States.

SALARY RANGE

This role has a salary range between $120,000-140,000. We are committed to fair and consistent pay practices. The salary range shown represents the anticipated hiring range for this position and may vary depending on individual qualifications and internal equity

THE PERKS.

Standard benefits include:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision plans

Performance-based Bonus opportunity

Competitive PTO

Contributory 401(k)

Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards

Funded multi-site fitness membership

Enhanced Family Leave plans

STD & LTD plans

Note: The bonus program and benefits have certain eligibility requirements. Gymshark reserves the right to amend these programs in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.

Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email peopleteamusa@gymshark.com.