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Retail Operations Manager, Little Caesars Arena

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $61,200.00 - $82,600.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Annual performance bonus
paid vacation days
Paid parental bonding leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Friends-and-family discounts

Job Description

Delaware North Sportservice is a leading hospitality and foodservice company, well-established in delivering exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment venues, national parks, casinos, and hotels across the globe. Founded over 100 years ago, Delaware North is a family-owned business with a rich legacy of providing top-notch food, beverage, and retail services for iconic destinations. At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, Delaware North operates as the exclusive food, beverage, and retail provider for this world-class venue, home to the NHL's Detroit Red Wings and the NBA's Detroit Pistons. The arena hosts a wide variety of events including professional sports, concerts,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds
  • frequent standing, bending, lifting, and walking
  • available to work days, evenings, holidays, weekends, and events
  • 5+ years retail operations, warehouse, or omni-channel management experience
  • experience in high-volume retail or sports/entertainment environment preferred
  • strong inventory management and ERP systems experience
  • proven leadership in warehouse and fulfillment operations
  • strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced event-driven environment

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 5+ years retail operations, warehouse, or omni-channel management experience
  • experience in high-volume retail or sports/entertainment environment preferred
  • strong inventory management and ERP systems experience such as NetSuite preferred
  • proven leadership in warehouse and fulfillment operations
  • financial acumen managing labor and inventory investments
  • strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced event-driven environment

Job Duties

  • Oversee daily retail operational execution across all team stores and satellite locations
  • ensure operational standards, process compliance, process improvement, and efficiency across all retail channels
  • partner with Store Managers to align staffing, execution, and performance goals
  • drive operational readiness for high-volume events, playoffs, new product launches, and special programs
  • manage inventory accuracy and procedures with strong operational controls
  • oversee warehouse operations including receiving, storage, transfers and replenishment
  • develop scalable warehouse processes to accommodate expansion and increase volume
  • create efficiencies to ensure inventory accuracy and operational control
  • assist with e-commerce warehouse fulfillment and execution
  • lead retail execution for arena locations, Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings, concerts and special events
  • ensure all retail locations are fully stocked
  • oversee special event setup and teardown timelines
  • manage POS operations and functionality
  • supervise retail vendors scheduling, planning, and overall operations
  • monitor inventory turns, sell-through rates, and operational KPIs
  • identify operational efficiencies to reduce costs and improve margins
  • ensure labor alignment with business demand and event schedules
  • assist with forecasting product demand for playoffs, special events, and seasonal programs
  • enforce compliance with inventory movement protocols and system accuracy
  • manage physical inventory controls, cycle counts, and shrink mitigation
  • support marketing initiatives by partnering with marketing departments
  • develop and execute retail marketing strategies for e-commerce and in-venue sales
  • coordinate product launches, promotions, exclusive merchandise drops, and limited-edition releases
  • identify opportunities to increase merchandise awareness through improved placement and promotion
  • provide direct oversight of Warehouse Manager, retail vendors, and operational leads
  • establish clear SOPs and accountability standards
  • train and develop team members in operational best practices
  • build bench strength for business growth and succession planning

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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