Operations Delivery Lead

The Retail Operations Lead enables Multi-Site Managers and field leaders to deliver consistent, high-quality retail execution across the portfolio. This role drives operational standardization, simplifies workflows, and solves execution challenges, translating enterprise priorities into clear routines, practical tools, and in-store behaviors. While not accountable for store performance, it strengthens outcomes by improving efficiency, consistency, and execution capability across locations.

Location: Ocean Resort Atlantic City, 08401

Salary: $16-19/hr.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate company strategy into clear, actionable guidance for Multi-Site Managers and store teams.
• Drive consistency in operational standards, routines, and ways of working across locations.
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, or friction points that impact store execution and lead solutions.
• Develop and implement tools, playbooks, and structured routines that simplify operations.
• Support the rollout of business-critical initiatives and ensure successful field adoption.
• Partner with Field and Central Operations to align priorities and strengthen execution.
• Gather field feedback and provide insights to improve processes and decision-making.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Retail Management, Operations, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in retail operations, multi-unit leadership, or field support roles.
• Strong understanding of store operations and retail execution drivers.
• Proven ability to turn strategy into clear, practical execution plans.
• Experience leading initiatives and influencing cross-functional partners without direct authority.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

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 Company’s 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.