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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Retail Coordinator - Repco Rutherford - Full Time

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

focus to ensure your safety, and that of your teammates & customers Provide friendly, accurate service & advice to Repco customers Maintain store standards, including presentation & merchandising, planogram...

Retail Operations Associate

  • Freehold, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Freehold, NJ
  • 1 day ago

the store is processed in accordance with established programs and procedures; the backroom is organized and maintained so that merchandise is easily accessible in partnership with the Freight Flow/Operations...

Director, Compliance

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

Other businesses you will support include Operations & Services group functions and enterprise-wide policies and functions impacting FI....

Associate Project Manager - Retail Bank

  • Linden, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Linden, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Associate Project Manager - Retail Bank Job ID 224458 Posted 11-Jul-2025 Service line PJM Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Construction, Project Management Location(s) Linden - New...

Sr. Compliance Analyst, Excess and Surplus P&C (Eatontown, NJ or Remote)

  • Eatontown, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Eatontown, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Crum & Forster Company Overview Crum & Forster (C&F), with a proud history dating to 1822, provides specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products through our admitted and surplus...

Remote Work

Retail Operations Supervisor

  • Lyndhurst, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Lyndhurst, NJ
  • 7 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....

Retail Assistant - Online Picker (Inside M25)

  • Wallington, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Wallington, NJ
  • 10 days 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....

Senior Risk & Compliance Analyst

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 11 days ago

. + Other duties as assigned or requested **PREFERRED RESPONSIBILITIES** + Clinical operations analysis (monitors and analyzes medical management activities + Responsible for communicating review results...

Senior Compliance Analyst, Alternative Risk (Eatontown, NJ or Remote)

  • Eatontown, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Eatontown, NJ
  • 12 days ago

Crum & Forster Company Overview Crum & Forster (C&F), with a proud history dating to 1822, provides specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products through our admitted and surplus...

Remote Work

Retail Assistant

  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Job Description Sales Associate Because your opportunities are endless Here at Primark, we love to do things our way. We help our customers keep up with high fashion at affordable prices. We do...

Retail Operations Specialist

  • Oakhurst, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Oakhurst, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Support all aspects of retail branch operations....

Retail Operations Officer - New Jersey

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 17 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 17 days ago

The Retail Operations Officer works with office management to identify resources to improve operations or implement changes....

Operations Coordinator - Short Hills

  • Short Hills, NJ
  • 20 days ago
  • Short Hills, NJ
  • 20 days ago

boutique sales; ensure daily transactions and proper paperwork are submitted to respective corporate teams timely and accurately Support other transactional flows (ecommerce, etc.) to ensure efficient business...

Retail Coordinator (Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 5:30PM)

  • Wayne, NJ
  • 20 days ago
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 20 days ago

Manage daily operations. Assist with Administrative duties. Problem-solving within the department as needed....

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Operations Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Marketing Operations
Explore topics focusing on the historical development of marketing as well as the effects that global trade and technology has on marketing practices and operations. This course will soon be...
Cloud Operations on AWS
In this course, learn how to leverage AWS services to operate at cloud scale with governance and agility at the core. AWS Cloud Operations provides a model and tools for a secure and efficient way...
Streamlining Business Operations with Automation
Automation is transforming how organisations operate, from reducing repetitive tasks to enhancing productivity across every function. On this two-week course, youll discover how to apply practical...

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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
14.9%
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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