Commercial Retail Operations Manager
For a quarter of a century, the Jellycat family have brought joy, wonder and playful fun to people of all ages, in every part of the world. Utterly original and in a class of their own, they are currently among the most loved and collected toys of their kind. How has this gentle tribe endeared themselves to so many? Perhaps it is their whimsical expressions. Or the deliciously soft fabrics. Or the beautiful way in which they sit in your hand. Whatever it is, there is something magical and unmistakeable about each one of them.
About the Role
As Commercial Retail Operations Manager, you will play a key role in bringing Jellycat’s physical retail experiences to life across the UK and Europe. Working closely with Commercial Retail, Visual Merchandising, Brand, Sales teams and external retail partners, you will ensure our shop-in-shops and brand activations are operationally ready, well maintained and consistently delivering a joyful customer experience. This role owns operational excellence across multiple retail locations, building strong partner relationships and creating clear, scalable ways of working.
You'll be
Leading the operational performance and readiness of Jellycat retail spaces, including shop-in-shops and brand activation's
Managing maintenance and facilities processes, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and to a high standard
Building and managing relationships with maintenance, facilities and operational service providers
Identifying recurring operational challenges and driving preventative solutions to improve long-term performance
Creating and maintaining operational playbooks, standard operating procedures and retail checklists
Overseeing the supply, replenishment and distribution of branded materials, componentry and retail team essentials across Jellycat retail locations
Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure operational resources are delivered on time and meet Jellycat standards
Developing trusted relationships with retail partners and establishing clear operational ownership and accountability
Representing Jellycat in operational reviews and partner meetings, ensuring agreed standards and service levels are achieved
Owning retail operational communications and creating clear tools and resources that support successful execution across partner locations
You'll have
Experience in retail operations, ideally across multiple sites, regions or complex retail environments
Experience managing maintenance, facilities or operational service providers
Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities
A proactive approach to identifying and solving operational challenges
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to understand the wider impact of operational decisions
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
Experience working with external partners and suppliers to deliver operational excellence
A collaborative and practical mindset, with a passion for delivering exceptional retail experiences