Director of Operations / General Manager

Director of Operations / General Manager at OpExpert- Consulting Director of Operations / General Manager at OpExpert- Consulting in Kieler, Wisconsin Posted in about 5 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Director of Operations / General ManagerFurniture • Appliances • Liquidation Retail ????

Location:

Dubuque, IA ????

Compensation:

$75,000-$135,000 Base + Performance Bonus ????

Growth Potential:

$150,000+ as additional locations are launched ????

Relocation Assistance:

Available for qualified candidates ????

Employment Type:

Full-Time Build the Future of a Fast-Growing Retail Company This isn't just another General Manager role. We're looking for a proven retail leader who wants the opportunity to help build a growing company from the inside out. Stu's Home Improvement Outlet is one of the Midwest's fastest-growing furniture, appliance, and home improvement liquidation retailers. We specialize in truckload purchases of overstock, customer returns, scratch-and-dent merchandise, closeouts, and liquidation inventory-including furniture, appliances, flooring, cabinets, lighting, vanities, and more. Today, we operate one successful location. Tomorrow, we'll be operating multiple stores-and we're looking for the operational leader who will help make that happen. If you're someone who enjoys building teams, improving operations, driving sales, and creating scalable systems, this role offers an incredible opportunity to grow into a multi-location leadership position. ?? Please Read Before Applying Applicants without direct experience in one or more of the following industries will not be considered: Furniture Retail Appliance Retail Mattress Retail Liquidation Retail Overstock Retail Scratch & Dent Retail Closeout Retail Outlet Retail We are not considering candidates from grocery, hospitality, restaurants, banking, convenience stores, or general retail backgrounds. What You'll DoLead Daily Operations Oversee all store operations, warehouse, receiving, merchandising, inventory, and customer experience Build efficient operational systems that improve profitability and scalability Develop KPIs, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for ownership Create SOPs that can be duplicated across future locations Build a High-Performing Sales Organization Recruit, coach, and lead a commission-based sales team Increase close rates and average ticket values Drive accountability through performance management and coaching Lead regular sales meetings and development sessions Own Inventory & Merchandising Manage inventory from truck arrival through receiving, processing, merchandising, and customer delivery Forecast purchasing needs and maximize inventory turns Maintain exceptional showroom presentation Oversee ordering of furniture, appliances, and related merchandise Help Drive Company Growth Partner directly with ownership on expansion strategy Assist with opening future locations Develop operational playbooks for new stores Travel to support store launches as the company grows What We're Looking ForRequired Experience ?

Direct management experience in:

Furniture Appliances Mattress Liquidation Overstock Scratch & Dent Closeout Outlet Retail ? Experience leading commission-based sales teams ? Experience managing truckload inventory and receiving operations ? Proven ability to build operational systems and processes ? 3+ years as a: General Manager Director of Operations Operations Manager Store Manager (large-format retail) Preferred Experience Experience with companies such as: Nebraska Furniture Mart Ashley Furniture Slumberland Furniture HOM Furniture Furniture Row American Freight Appliance Factory Bob's Discount Furniture Big Sandy Superstore Badcock Home Furniture Value City Furniture or similar furniture, appliance, liquidation, outlet, or overstock retailers. What Success Looks Like Within your first year, you'll: Increase operational efficiency Improve inventory management Build a stronger sales culture Create scalable operating procedures Prepare the business for successful multi-store expansion Become a trusted operational partner to ownership Why Join Stu's Home Improvement Outlet? ? Competitive compensation with performance bonuses ? Clear path to overseeing multiple locations ? Opportunity to build something from the ground up ? Work directly with ownership and influence company strategy ? Fast-growing business with significant career advancement potential ? Make a lasting impact on the future of the organization Work Environment Retail showroom Warehouse and receiving operations Office environment Weekend and evening retail schedule Occasional lifting during receiving operations Travel to support new store openings To Apply, Please Include Current compensation Largest annual sales volume managed Number of employees supervised Number of salespeople managed Single-store or multi-location experience Description of your furniture, appliance, outlet, or liquidation retail background Examples of operational systems or processes you've created or improved Only candidates with direct furniture, appliance, outlet, overstock, or liquidation retail leadership experience will be considered.

Salary:

$75,000-$135,000 annually +

Performance Bonus Career Growth:

Opportunity to exceed $150,000+ as responsibilities expand with company growth.