Retail Assistant Operations Manager
Company: SSA Group
Location: Buffalo, NY
Salary: $49.9k - $54.1k per year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-10-16
About this role
SSA Group at the Buffalo Zoo is looking for a Retail Assistant Operations Manager
Assistant Retail Operations Manager
Oversight includes multiple Gift Shop and Gift Kiosk/Carts locations.
Who are we:
For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission-focused. We bring together admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection to shape a seamless guest journey. Our focus is on people, innovation, and operational intelligence as a means to create special moments with lasting impact. We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities.
Position Title:
Assistant Retail Operations Manager
Reports to:
Retail Operations Manager
Responsibilities
- Show dynamic leadership ability and motivate staff to exceed expectations of the customer and our client.
- Ensure your department’s team is set with the operation in mind: hire & recruit for new talent, integrate new team members, supervise assigned personnel, evaluate performance, develop, coach, issue documentation, and manage employee exits.
- Develop training programs to train, motivate, and mentor employees.
- Remain knowledgeable of and manages in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
- Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures
- Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
- Support store leadership in management of all inventory control programs as necessary.
- Ensure all company merchandise presentation standards are met to maximize sales.
- Complete daily department functions in reporting daily, weekly and monthly sales through an internal Ledger.
- Ensure sales are maximized through having the right product and communicating invento...