Director of Operations

🚀 We’re Hiring: Director of Retail Operations / General Manager

📍 Dubuque, Iowa

💰 Relocation Assistance Available

🏢 Fast-Growing Retail Company

Stu’s Home Improvement Outlet is a rapidly growing retail outlet specializing in appliances, furniture, doors, vanities, and home improvement products sold at outlet pricing.

Our core high-volume categories include:

• Refrigerators

• Washers & dryers

• Furniture (sectionals, recliners, bedroom sets)

• Interior & exterior doors

• Bathroom vanities

These products drive the majority of our revenue, and we are looking for a strong retail operator who understands high-ticket retail and inventory turnover.

Our next phase of growth includes opening additional stores and building a regional warehouse so we can buy deeper and expand our buying power.

We are looking for someone who can run the day-to-day operations of our flagship store and help prepare the company for expansion.

What You’ll Do

Run the Store

• Lead daily store operations and staff
• Manage scheduling, accountability, and store standards
• Ensure the sales floor, warehouse, and inventory flow operate efficiently

Support Sales Growth

• Work alongside the sales manager to support a high-performing sales team
• Improve merchandising and product placement
• Help maximize margins on key product categories

Manage Inventory & Operations

• Oversee incoming inventory and pricing
• Coordinate deliveries and warehouse organization
• Improve store layout and product presentation

Help Prepare for Expansion

• Work directly with ownership on operational systems
• Help build processes that can be replicated across multiple stores
• Contribute to future warehouse and distribution planning

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience in the following industries are highly encouraged to apply:

• Furniture retail

• Appliance retail

• Home improvement retail

• Automotive sales management

• High-volume retail environments

Experience managing commission-based sales teams is a strong advantage.

Compensation

Competitive base salary plus performance bonuses tied to store growth.

Strong performers in this role can earn six-figure compensation as the company expands.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Growth Opportunity

Stu’s Home Improvement Outlet is expanding and plans to open additional locations while building a regional warehouse and distribution operation.

The right leader will play a key role in helping scale the company.

📩 Apply through LinkedIn or send resume directly to:

Stu Surface

Owner – Stu’s Home Improvement Outlet