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Operations Manager at Fleet Farm
Fleet Farm
Wausau, WI
Posted 6 days ago
Job Description
Do you have a passion for leading others? Do you have a forward-thinking mindset and have the drive to bring your team to the next level? Are you always looking for continuous improvement opportunities? If so, this opportunity is for you!
The Operations Manager is responsible for providing leadership in the following key store areas: Front End Operations, Convenience Store / Gas Operations, Facilities, Scheduling / Labor Management, Pricing / Inventory Coordination, Reset/Project Coordination, and Loss Prevention.
Job duties:
The Operations Manager is responsible for providing leadership in the following key store areas: Front End Operations, Convenience Store / Gas Operations, Facilities, Scheduling / Labor Management, Pricing / Inventory Coordination, Reset/Project Coordination, and Loss Prevention.
Job duties:
- Train, coach, and mentor your team to develop consistent and Best in Class execution and customer service.
- Oversee the development and execution of individual development plans for each of your direct and indirect reports.
- Ensure that all areas are staffed according to budget and maximized for customer needs. In conjunction with human resources, hire, train, develop, and manage the performance of all Team Members.
- Responsible for monitoring store wage and expense control programs.
- In conjunction with the General Manager and human resources, identify wage and expense budget variances and take corrective action where necessary.
- Responsible for oversight of all cash management policies, procedures, and practices.
- Responsible for the implementation, audit, and administration of the Fleet Rewards Visa, Store Credit Card, and Loyalty Program.
- Provide guidance and oversight for Customer related issues, as needed.
- In conjunction with the Loss Prevention Lead, oversee all efforts to reduce shrink activity through education, awareness, and compliance.
- Positive promotion of Fleet Farm customer loyalty program, credit card, and other company initiatives.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or related field or equivalent relevant experience
- 5 years of management experience within a Big Box retailer preferred.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and build relationships in a fast paced environment.
- Must be able to direct and motivate a diverse population that includes full- time and part-time team members.
- Demonstrated ability to act decisively with implementing solutions, planning and delegating tasks, monitoring and achieving goals, and responding to change.
- The ability to work a flexible schedule and have open availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
Typical mid-level pay: $103k for General and Operations Managers nationally
National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$103k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
Senior roles pay 144% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.
Strong candidate leverage
Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.
Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
High mobility
Who this leverage applies to
Stronger for:
Senior candidates with options
Where to negotiate
Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO
Likely Possible Unlikely
Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.
Does this path compound?
Job Growth →
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High churn
Growth, flat pay
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Compound
Growth + pay upside
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Plateau
Limited growth
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Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat
Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.
+4%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
308,700 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: Bachelor's degree
Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.
Labor data: BLS 2024