Operations Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

An Operations Manager in the retail industry is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a retail store. Their duties include ensuring all aspects of the store run smoothly and efficiently, from inventory management to sales and customer service. They may also be tasked with staff training and development, setting sales targets, ensuring the store meets its profit objectives, and implementing business strategies and procedures. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Furthermore, they need to be proficient in the use of retail management software.

Individuals aspiring to become Operations Managers in the retail industry should ideally possess a bachelor's degree in business administration, retail management or a similar field. A Master's degree in business administration (MBA) can be an added advantage. Professional certifications like a Certified Retail Operations Professional (CROP) or a Certified Retail Business Owner (CRBO) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming an Operations Manager, individuals may have roles such as a Store Manager, Retail Sales Manager, or Department Manager, which provide crucial experience and understanding of the retail environment.

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Director, Regional Sales

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 3 hours ago

This includes day-to-day fleet management, mobile service sales operations, to ensure that all sales targets are met....

Japanese Bilingual Warehouse and Office Operations Assistant

  • Redondo Beach, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Redondo Beach, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

management operations....

Retail Operations Manager

  • Downey, CA (21 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Downey, CA (21 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Retail Operations Manager is responsible for the efficient operation of a Retail Store, Boutique or Attended Donation Center (ADC), with accountability for the operation functions....

Retail Operations Supervisor

  • Simi Valley, CA (24 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Simi Valley, CA (24 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Store Operations and Overall Store Experience: Execute merchandise strategies to optimize sales, including receiving of product, product placement, seasonal displays, and promotional setups....

Meta Retail Assistant Operations Manager

  • West Hollywood, CA (10 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (10 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago

As the Retail Assistant Operations Manager, you will support the Store Director in the direct management of the retail team and oversee all aspects of store operations....

Project Compliance Analyst

  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Responsible for creating & maintain address records in JDE Maintain and update as needed the use of Whos Who contact distribution lists for different departments, i.e. general accounting e-mails,...

Amazon Catalog Operations Coordinator

  • Manhattan Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Manhattan Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 days ago

As an Amazon Catalog Operations Coordinator, you will maintain a database as the single source of truth for what Skechers sells on Amazon to ensure information transparency across many stakeholders....

Licensing and Retail Coordinator - Ceremony of Roses

  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago

The Licensing and Retail Coordinator will support the commercial team by assisting with the day-to-day operations for our licensing + retail partners, conducting research to create pitch materials,...

Insurance Product Development Regulatory Compliance Analyst

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Project Manager for major product revision/implementation actions, including coordination of activities for Underwriting, Regulatory Compliance, Actuarial, Implementation Team, Claims, Marketing, and Operations...

Retail Operations Manager-Crypto.Com Arena

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Job Summary As the Rank+Rally Retail Operations Manager you will assist the Director of Retail in executing "The Difference" regarding all retail operations, human resources and financials....

Retail Project Management Team Lead

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 15 days ago

About JLL Were JLL. Were a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve...

Assistant Project Manager - Retail Construction

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 16 days ago

to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations...

Compliance Analyst

  • Torrance, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Torrance, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 17 days ago

At Kelly, we're passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We're seeking a Compliance Analyst to work at a premier automotive company in Torrance, CA. With us,...

Senior Business Operations Manager, Prime Video Advertising

  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 17 days ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 1. 10+ years of professional experience in business operations, analytics, or data systems 2....

Retail Operations Manager

  • Compton, CA (17 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Compton, CA (17 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Summary Retail Operations Manager (ROM) At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses!...

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Salary for Operations Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Operationss in Santa Monica, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.6%
Master's Degree
15.4%
High School or GED
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.8%
Some College
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Operationss in Santa Monica, CA
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%


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