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The Retail industry is a sector of the economy that is composed of individuals and companies engaged in the selling of finished products to end user consumers.The Retail industry continues to grow. Total retail sales (including motor vehicle and parts sealers) from 1 million retail establishments in the United States surpassed $5 trillion in recent years. In the U.S., the Retail industry employs about 29 million people and supports more than 42 million jobs. Companies include Walmart, Amazon, The Kroger Co., and Costco.

What are common job types in the Retail industry?

Customer Service Representative - A Customer Service Representative processes orders, prepares correspondence, and fulfills customer needs to ensure customer satisfaction. They also may assist with purchases and returns.

Cashier - Cashiers are responsible for processing cash, debit, credit and check transactions using a cash register or other point-of-sale system in a retail environment. Their duties include balancing the cash register, making change, recording purchases, processing returns and scanning items for sale.

Sales Associate - Sales Associates helps customers find merchandise and purchase products in a store. Their duties include ensuring the store is appropriately stocked with merchandise, assisting customers as needed and performing transactions like sales and returns.

Retail Store Manager - Retail Store Managers complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results, and maintain store staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

Industrial Maintenance Technician - Industrial Maintenance Technicians install, repair and maintain commercial or industrial machinery in buildings, a plant, or a manufacturing setting. These technicians ensure all machines function properly through troubleshooting and preventative maintenance service.

Equipment Operations Technician - Equipment Operations Technician is expected to set up, install, operate and adjust equipment. They are responsible for the safekeeping of the equipment and maintenance of equipment so that it is always in good working condition.

Industrial Controls Systems Technician - Industrial Controls Systems Technicians revolve around the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment in an industrial setting. Their responsibilities in this career include providing preventive maintenance, working to identify problems with equipment parts or wiring, and making the necessary repairs.

What are the highest paying Retail jobs?

Store Managers and Technicians bring in the highest pay, earning about $70K per year.

What Retail jobs are in demand?

Customer Service Representatives, Cashiers, and Retail Store Managers are in the highest demand in the Retail industry, due to the high volume of workers needed in these occupations.

Why should one start a career in the Retail industry?

A career in the Retail industry offers many benefits. There is a high demand for Retail workers, and the industry is always looking for new talent. A career in the Retail industry also offers the chance to learn many transferable skills, and many of the business, sales, accounting, and marketing experience that you can learn in the Retail industry can help open doors to a wide range of other fields. Lastly, a career in the Retail industry is never dull and offers the chance to have a flexible schedule.


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Director of Operations


Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 9595552
Date Posted: 9/19/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State:
Category: Retail

Description

The Director of Operations will act as a trusted partner to the CEO and leadership team, driving operational alignment, cross-functional execution, as well as end-to-end e?ciency and organizational agility through e?ective use of data and business intelligence. This role provides strategic, operational, and administrative support to the CEO, ensuring priorities are clear, communication is consistent, and the leadership team is accountable for results.

Key Responsibilities


Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Review key business and ?nancial indicators, ensure regular follow-up, and hold the leadership team accountable for timely corrective or growth-oriented actions.
  • Utilize Power BI and other tools to build dashboards and reports that support decision-making across teams and short-term production adjustments.
  • Leverage Power BI and other analytics tools to build dashboards and reports that drive informed decision-making and enable agile production adjustments.
Rhythm of the Business (RoB)
  • Own the leadership rhythm, including business reviews, strategy sessions, and performance checkpoints.
  • Facilitate leadership team meetings: design agendas, ensure decisions are made, track action items, and ensure follow-through.
Operational Oversight
  • Build and streamline internal work?ows and processes to improve productivity and reduce costs.
  • Monitor key operational indicators, ensuring cross-functional coordination to deliver on business goals.
  • Partner with Finance to track and oversee operational budgets, ensuring resources are aligned with priorities.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards.
Communication
  • Develop and implement e?ective internal communication strategies to ensure clarity and alignment across the organization.
  • Represent the Founder/CEO in meetings when necessary.
  • Orchestrate leadership communications, team calls, and sessions to strengthen alignment and culture.
  • Liaise with Legal, Finance, Organizational Development, and PR partners as needed.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, providing thought leadership across communications, business operations, costs, industry insights, and team culture.
  • In?uence decision-making through synthesized insights and strategic recommendations.
Special Projects
  • Lead high-impact, cross-functional projects as assigned by the Founder Partner.
  • Proactively identify challenges and opportunities and develop solutions that accelerate business growth and e?ciency.


Required Quali?cations

  • 5–7 years of relevant experience in operations, strategy, or Chief of Sta?/program management roles.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related ?eld.
  • Demonstrated excellence in project and program management with the ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and design scalable solutions to adjust business focus in a dynamic environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce executive-level materials and drive clarity across diverse audiences.
  • Team management skills with ability to in?uence and partner with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders.


Additional Quali?cations

  • MBA preferred.
  • Advanced pro?ciency in Microsoft O?ce Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, macros).
  • Experience with Power BI for data visualization and KPI reporting.
  • Military background strongly encouraged, as the role values discipline and operational leadership.
  • Pro?ciency with ERP and PLM systems and experience with Shopify analytics or other e-commerce platforms.
  • Experience with G4.
  • Experience with Looker.
  • Knowledge of AI tools, stand-alone and integrated.





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VP Weapon Systems Sustainment


Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 6826435
Date Posted: 7/19/2025 3:07:23 AM
City, State: Nashville, TN
Category: Retail

Description


Travel: Approximately 35% annually to visit bases, manufacturing locations, attend conferences, etc.
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plan options, FSA, Paid Time Office, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with matching.


Reporting to the CEO, The VP of Weapon Systems Sustainment Leads and manages a team of 7 Military Consultants who support various Contracts supplying the USAF, NAVAIR and US ARMY with weapon systems products and spares.


Responsibilities include:
  • Lead and manage a team of professionals in the Military Consultant function located across the country with a focus on Air Force, Navy Air, Army Aviation, and Army Ground Vehicles.
  • Continuous education on the products and capabilities of each company client manufacturer.
  • Seek market intelligence that impacts manufacturing clients, to include the following actions:
  • Managing strategies and plans to identify key programs, program managers, engineers, material managers, and/or equipment specialists for each assigned weapon system or commodity program annually. Identify key counterparts in local offices of selected prime contractors and original equipment manufacturers (i.e. Boeing, Lockheed Martin, ARINC, etc.).
  • Proactively manage the military consultant group to gather information and feedback related to specific weapons systems and/or parts sold by manufacturers.
  • Proactively manage the military consultant group to set up meetings as necessary and appropriate between client manufacturers and key counterparts the respective program offices at the base locations.
  • Proactively manage the performance of visits to other weapon systems and commodity program office key personnel (as identified in 1a above) at least once annually
  • Identify, set strategy, communicate, and attend where necessary on all Industry Days advertised by the respective installations.
  • Oversee the sources sought notices process issued by the assigned installations to determine potential for new business opportunities for clients. Manage the attendance and reporting of potential business opportunities briefed at Government-sponsored requirements symposia or similar weapon systems conferences hosted by the installations.
  • Establish and maintain contacts with executive leadership and business development points of contact within client organizations.
  • Continuously provide actionable intelligence and information to both company manufacturing clients and internal team to provide insight and understanding of the entire military aftermarket supply chain.
  • Assist and participate with the company leadership team on business reviews, strategic planning, business development and other activities as required to support customer retention.
  • Periodically report on status of all on-going tasks/projects. Manage electronic mail account and maintain communications with company staff and clients. Maintain membership in and regularly attend meetings of Aerospace Industry Associations/Committees or similar local associations.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Experience: The successful person for this role will have excellent communication skills, excellent project management skills, be detail-oriented, work independently effectively, and have an extensive knowledge of major weapon systems managed or supported by the USAF, NAVAIR, and USARMY. You should also possess in-depth experience and knowledge regarding government weapon system program management, sustainment, purchasing, and supply chain management processes and procedures.
  • Leadership: Prior military or Federal civil service experience at the senior manager level is highly desirable.
  • Organizational Ability: Demonstrate skills in dealing with multiple priorities with speed, efficiency and accuracy.
  • Communication: Oral and written. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write clear and concise reports, to formulate business correspondence, and provide subject matter expert inputs to draft process and procedure manuals developed for use within the company and its affiliate companies. Ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries or complaints from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to relate to internal and external customers and all levels of management both internally and externally. Ability to effectively prepare and present information to top management, public groups, and /or board of directors.
  • Reasoning Demands: Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts in order to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Software Proficiency: Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in Microsoft® Office applications and ability to learn various software programs specific to position.
  • Physical Demands: Individual is regularly required to sit; use hands, stand, talk and/or hear. Individual frequently is required to walk. Individual is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to gather/analyze data: Experienced in spreadsheet creation and PowerPoint® or related software to enable preparation of detailed marketing and general knowledge-based presentations.
  • All positions at the company are contingent upon a negative drug screen result prior to offer.





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