Operations Jobs in New Jersey

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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Merch Operations Team Lead - Retail Operations

  • East Rutherford, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • East Rutherford, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Merch Operations Team Lead - Retail Operations American Dream, 1 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States of America Req #1002 Monday, March 10, 2025 American Dream (, developed...

Retail Assistant - Online Picker (Inside M25)

  • Wallington, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Wallington, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Make a difference as a member of our online operation, where your role will be to pick and pack our great quality products for our online customers as if you were shopping for yourself....

Retail Assistant (Inside M25)

  • Wallington, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Wallington, NJ
  • 1 day ago

As a Retail Assistant, you are at the heart of our operation and we are looking for individuals who share our energy and passion and will contribute to our ongoing success....

Retail Assistant

  • Deal, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Deal, NJ
  • 1 day ago

As a Retail Assistant, you are at the heart of our operation and we are looking for individuals who share our energy and passion and will contribute to our ongoing success....

Director, Compliance - HYBRID

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Job Description The Position Organon is recruiting for a Director, US Compliance to provide business counseling support for the US Commercial Organization, for pharmaceutical and medical device...

Senior Project Manager, Retail Capital Improvements

  • Saddle Brook, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Saddle Brook, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Senior Project Manager, Retail Capital Improvements Job ID 224441 Posted 10-Jun-2025 Service line PJM Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Construction, Project Management Location(s)...

GC Retail Operations Associate Store 828

  • Raritan, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Raritan, NJ
  • 4 days ago

to a planogram Printing and placing of signage and price signs (POP) Cash Handling Shrink awareness and control Additional duties as assigned Requirements: Basic understanding of Microsoft Office suite...

Operations Coordinator - Automotive

  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Job Title: Area Operations Manager Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ. Reporting To: District Operations Manager Job Description: We're on the lookout for an Area Operations Manager to join our team!...

Compliance Analyst

  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 5 days ago

The Compliance Analyst is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Regulatory Compliance department....

Sr. Global Trade Compliance Analyst

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 5 days ago

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Torys design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative...

Retail Operations Supervisor

  • West Long Branch, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • West Long Branch, NJ
  • 8 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....

Senior Lead Business Operations Manager

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 8 days ago

**The Role** The Sr Lead Business Operations Manager, Change Management is a critical role within the new Business Operations & Rhythm of Business team, reporting to the Sr Lead Business Manager, RoB...

Trade Compliance Analyst

  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 12 days ago

operations and strategies Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills, including the ability to advocate compliance positions and positively interact across all levels of the...

Sr Retail Coordinator - Company Stores (Cranbury, NJ)

  • Cranbury, NJ
  • 23 days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ
  • 23 days ago

This includes but is not limited to daily store operations, all aspects of inventory management (ordering/receiving/stocking), customer relations, POS activities, planning and execution of sales generation...

VIP Casino Operations Coordinator

  • NJ
  • 27 days ago
  • NJ
  • 27 days ago

Casino Operations....

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Operations Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Operations Jobs in New Jersey

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

Highest Education Level

Operationss in New Jersey offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.6%
Master's Degree
15.4%
High School or GED
15.0%
Associate's Degree
11.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.7%
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 New Jersey
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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