The O'Connor Group
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Operations Manager
Location
California
Posted
11 days ago
Salary
$65K - $85K / year
5 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Responsible for the operational performance of franchise organizations and stores within their markets
• Ensures operational readiness for all new Woof Gang locations under development, as they are getting ready for opening: Assists in tasks related to tactical preparation for the store such as initial ordering, stocking, schedule set up and review
• Conducts operational training on appointment and schedule management, POS configuration and functionality, amongst others
• Assists in planning and ultimately attending the Grand Opening event to ensure a strong presence in the market and local community right from the start
• Provides guidance on community engagement events to ensure a rapid ramp-up of bookings and visits to reach profitability as quickly as possible
• Works closely with franchise owners’ leadership teams to implement strategies and processes designed to enable delivery of a great customer experience, optimize franchise business and operational performance, and achieve store and company targets
• Responsible for ensuring that franchisees operate within Woof Gang standards and policies
• Responsible for partnering with franchisees and their teams to improve operational performance in stores and deliver a consistently great customer experience
• Responsible for protecting brand standards in areas such as dog safety, cleanliness, and for routinely advising franchisee leadership teams on areas of opportunity and strategies for maintaining excellence
• Responsible for driving improvement in operations metrics (including Google ratings)
• Responsible for ensuring great results are achieved the right way with honesty and integrity by reporting store metrics as true reflections of a store’s performance
• Conduct Operations Performance Reviews (OPRs) to diagnose operational issues, identify areas of opportunity in the store and create a detailed action plan for improvement in operations metrics and customer experience, alongside franchise groups’ personnel
• Consult with, advise, and provide support to franchisees regarding store operations for long-term improvement, and support in the immediate term
• Develop effective professional relationships with store retail associates and groomers enabling the productive and efficient exchange of information and ideas that drive performance
• Discuss data-driven, long-term goals with franchisee teams about operational and service needs, and strategies to achieve results
• Help analyze and speak to franchisee results and operational drivers/metrics
Job Requirements
- 5+ years relevant project management experience; Retail experience preferred.
- Ability to quickly build relationships and motivate others
- Proficient in computer estimating, scheduling, and database applications
- Strong organizational, project management, written and oral communication skills
- Willingness to travel throughout region as needed (over 50%), in particular for preparing new stores for their opening
- Demonstrated alignment with Woof Gang’s culture and core values
- Good time management and critical thinking skills.