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The Assistant General Manager of Operations (AGM Operations) oversees all back-of-house operations for an assigned group of retail stores, ensuring efficient inventory management, compliance, and loss prevention. This role is responsible for leading stock personnel, coordinating with airport facilities, and supporting the General Manager (GM) in achieving operational excellence.

Location: San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) - San Francisco, CA 94128 US

Schedule: Varies, weekend availability required

Pay : $70,000 annually

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Discount

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee all incoming inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely product placement on the sales floor
• Lead and manage stock personnel and Stock Lead(s), including training, scheduling, and performance evaluations
• Conduct second-round interviews for stock personnel, ensuring the selection of qualified candidates
• Serve as the primary liaison for Loss Prevention, working to reduce shrinkage due to theft or inventory discrepancies
• Act as the point person for Airport Compliance Programs, ensuring stores adhere to all regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with Airport Facilities on maintenance, store builds, and emergency situations
• Act as Manager on Duty, performing opening and closing duties for the entire retail location
• Gain full proficiency in operational systems, including POS, StoreForce, ADP, Aptos, and PowerDMS
• Assist the General Manager with critical business initiatives, acting as a backup when needed
• Support visual merchandising efforts, ensuring store displays are well-maintained and aligned with brand standards
• Coach and manage stock team performance, providing feedback, training, and development opportunities
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety procedures
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the General Manager
• Limited sitting
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling
• Occasional travel or overnight
• Normal or corrected vision and hearing
• Can distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns, or materials to assist customers
• Fluency in English is required for training, customer interactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Typically, indoors
• Typically, in a consistent temperature
• Use of fine motor hand functions
• Lift 0-60 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation

About Us

WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Companys international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.

EEO/ADA/DFWP

WHSmith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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