Division Director, Retail StoresFT / PT Status - Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility - This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary - $46.63 - $65.45 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office - In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter - Application Deadline - 10/25/2026*
*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Key ResponsibilitiesJob Description The Division Director, Retail Stores, leads the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services' (DABS) statewide retail liquor store operations, ensuring the consistent customer service, responsible alcohol sales, employee performance, and operational results across the retail network. The Division Director, Retail Stores, works with other DABS divisions to support efficiency operations across the supply chain and has regular engagement with regional and retail store managers and teams. The Division Director, Retail Stores, reports directly to the Managing Director of Operations and may receive assignments from other department leaders.
Responsibilities The Division Director, Retail Stores, will perform a variety of office functions including but not limited to:
- Manage and lead regional and retail store managers across the state.
- Ensure consistent execution of operational standards and training across all state retail store locations and operations, including inventory and financial controls and corrective actions.
- Monitor store performance, customer service metrics, inventory accuracy, and operational compliance.
- Oversee retail store workforce planning, including staffing needs, scheduling practices, succession planning, and training in coordination with other department divisions.
- Coordinate with purchasing, merchandising, distribution, and technology teams to support product availability and the customer experience.
- Recommend changes to retail policies, procedures, systems, and store operations based on performance data, employee feedback, customer needs, and department priorities.
- Provide leadership with timely updates on retail performance, emerging risks, and progress on department initiatives.
QualificationsSkills and Qualifications- Knowledge of retail operations.
- Ability to develop leaders and manage performance expectations across a geographically dispersed team.
- Strong judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to balance customer service, operational efficiency, and regulatory responsibilities.
Minimum Requirements- Experience managing and overseeing multi-site retail operations
- Available for In-State Travel
- 21 years of age or older
- Able to pass a background check
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; OR 4+ years of equivalent professional experience managing large-scale business operations, applying public administration principles, and overseeing fiscal management and resource allocation.
- Experience in a government-operated retail enterprise, control state, regulated industry, or large multi-site retail organization.
- Experience with inventory controls, point-of-sale systems, distribution operations, and retail technology projects.
About the RoleLocation -
1625 S 900 W
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84104
United States
Background Check Required - Yes
Drug Test Required - No
Schedule Code - AR - Employees who make statewide policy
