Mars Inc

Retail Operations Manager

Mars Inc$75K — $95K *
Mars, PA 16046In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Retail Management, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in retail operations management.
  • Proven leadership experience with a focus on driving operational excellence and team performance.
  • Strong analytical skills, capable of interpreting data for decision making.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

  • Execute retail operations priorities supporting Walmart and ensure successful program deployment across teams.
  • Partner with the Senior Retail Execution Manager to operationalize strategies and plans within budget.
  • Drive operational readiness and accountability in broker execution and communication.
  • Monitor field activities and performance against established priorities and KPIs.
  • Identify execution gaps and operational risks, driving corrective actions as needed.
  • Collaborate with broker field leaders to present priorities and escalate barriers effectively.
  • Serve as an operational partner to the Walmart Account Team, converting business priorities into action.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative team environment.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Health and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

We are seeking a results-driven Retail Operations Manager (ROM) to support retail execution for the Walmart business. This role is responsible for translating retail execution priorities into consistent day-to-day operational delivery across broker and field teams.

Working closely with the Sales VP, Senior Retail Execution Manager, Account Teams, and Broker Leadership, the ROM will ensure programs are deployed effectively, field teams are equipped for success, and in-store execution expectations are delivered with excellence within the allocated budget and approved execution plan

The ideal candidate combines strong operational discipline, cross-functional collaboration skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage fast-moving executional priorities across multiple stakeholders.

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Retail Management, or a related field.


  • 5+ years of experience in retail operations management.


  • Proven leadership experience with a focus on driving operational excellence and team performance.


  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.


  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.


What will be your key responsibilities?

Retail Execution Delivery

  • Execute retail operations priorities supporting the Walmart business and ensure successful deployment of execution programs across broker and field teams.


  • Partner closely with the Senior Retail Execution Manager to operationalize retail execution strategies, field priorities, and execution plans within allocated budget.


Broker & Field Management

  • Support broker execution by driving operational readiness, communication, accountability, and execution follow-through.


  • Monitor field activity, execution performance, and compliance against established priorities, KPIs, and coverage expectations.


  • Identify execution gaps, operational risks, and in-store opportunities and drive timely corrective actions.


  • Partner with broker field leaders on a weekly basis to present and ensure priorities are understood, execution barriers are escalated, and follow-up actions are completed for your retailers and account teams.


Account Team Partnership

  • Serve as an embedded operational partner to the Walmart Account Team, translating business priorities into executable field actions.


  • Coordinate with sales, marketing, supply chain, and broker stakeholders to support successful activation of customer initiatives.


  • Provide clear updates to the Account Team on execution progress, risks, issues, and recommended actions.


Performance & Analytics

  • Track and report against key retail execution metrics, including coverage, activity completion, execution quality, issue resolution, and account-specific priorities.


  • Analyze broker activity, execution trends, store-level performance, and operational metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement areas.


  • Provide regular updates to the Account Team and Senior Retail Execution Manager on execution progress, gaps, and recommended actions.


  • Use data and reporting to support better decision-making, improve field execution, and communicate performance clearly to stakeholders.


Operational Problem Solving

  • Ensure retail execution programs are ready for deployment by confirming timelines, communication, field instructions, materials, and success measures.


  • Resolve operational challenges impacting Walmart retail execution and escalate broader issues to the Senior Retail Execution Manager when enterprise-level decisions are required.


  • Maintain clear action logs, issue trackers, and follow-up routines to ensure accountability and timely resolution.

About Mars Inc

Mars, Incorporated is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Mars operates in six business segments: Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, and Symbioscience. Some of its most popular brands include M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Skittles, and Pedigree. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and has set a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2050.
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