Entry Level Operations Lead Jobs
New grad operations lead jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or demonstrated organizational skills can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Fashion & Apparel, Sports & Recreation, and Retail, with employers like JPMorganChase, ALO, and Vail Resorts hiring at this level now.
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POSITION TITLE: Lead, Store Operations Leadership Training
REPORTS TO: SR Manager - Field Leadership Training & Development
STATUS: Full Time Exempt
SUPERVISES: N/A
Position Summary:
The Lead, Store Operations Leadership Training is responsible for supporting the development, execution, and ongoing evolution of field leadership development programs. This role supports the continuous growth of store leaders by translating business and field needs into practical development experiences that strengthen leadership capability, support execution of business strategies, and enhance the associate experience, customer experience, and brand loyalty. The role partners closely with Store Operations and cross-functional teams and leverages time in the field to understand evolving needs, identify opportunities, and inform leadership development solutions. This role requires strong business agility, communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, along with the ability to connect field insights to broader organizational priorities. The Lead will embody our values by fostering a positive and productive workplace culture and serving as a role model for all associates.
Responsibilities:
- Establish clear, measurable goals for field leadership development initiatives aligned with brand and business priorities, adjusting plans as needed to maximize impact.
- Support the execution of field-based coaching programs, leadership onboarding, and ongoing leader education, helping ensure consistent delivery and relevance across the field.
- Partner with Store Operations leaders and cross-functional partners to identify leadership capability gaps, development needs, and opportunities that strengthen field leader effectiveness and business performance.
- Support core leadership training and development programs designed to strengthen associate engagement, customer experience, and sales performance.
- Create, maintain, and evolve leadership onboarding, curriculum, learning content, and tools to meet changing field and business needs.
- Analyze field performance metrics, participant feedback, and development needs to inform learning solutions and evaluate program effectiveness.
- Partner with HR, Legal, Talent Management, and other internal stakeholders to ensure leadership training programs and activities align with company policies, compliance requirements, labor laws, organizational priorities, and field best practices.
- Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness, consistency, and impact of leadership development programs and supporting processes.
- Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, Learning & Development, or related field preferred.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in training, leadership development, learning and development, Store Operations, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of field experience required; retail experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience supporting and executing leadership training programs and initiatives in a field-based or multi-location environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated facilitation, presentation, and influencing capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs, priorities, and stakeholders while maintaining strong execution.
- Strong business agility with the ability to adapt to evolving field needs, business priorities, and organizational change.
- Ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate effectively across Store Operations and cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use performance trends, feedback, and business insights to inform learning solutions.
- Self-motivated with strong prioritization, planning, organization, and project management skills. Proficient with Google Workspace and relevant learning, presentation, and content-development tools.
Travel required to support field engagement, program execution, and ongoing assessment of training effectiveness.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry training materials or equipment up to 50 lbs, as needed.
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION:
- Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
- Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
- Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE.
- AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.
POSITION TITLE: Lead, Store Operations Leadership Training
REPORTS TO: SR Manager - Field Leadership Training & Development
STATUS: Full Time Exempt
SUPERVISES: N/A
Position Summary:
The Lead, Store Operations Leadership Training is responsible for supporting the development, execution, and ongoing evolution of field leadership development programs. This role supports the continuous growth of store leaders by translating business and field needs into practical development experiences that strengthen leadership capability, support execution of business strategies, and enhance the associate experience, customer experience, and brand loyalty. The role partners closely with Store Operations and cross-functional teams and leverages time in the field to understand evolving needs, identify opportunities, and inform leadership development solutions. This role requires strong business agility, communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, along with the ability to connect field insights to broader organizational priorities. The Lead will embody our values by fostering a positive and productive workplace culture and serving as a role model for all associates.
Responsibilities:
- Establish clear, measurable goals for field leadership development initiatives aligned with brand and business priorities, adjusting plans as needed to maximize impact.
- Support the execution of field-based coaching programs, leadership onboarding, and ongoing leader education, helping ensure consistent delivery and relevance across the field.
- Partner with Store Operations leaders and cross-functional partners to identify leadership capability gaps, development needs, and opportunities that strengthen field leader effectiveness and business performance.
- Support core leadership training and development programs designed to strengthen associate engagement, customer experience, and sales performance.
- Create, maintain, and evolve leadership onboarding, curriculum, learning content, and tools to meet changing field and business needs.
- Analyze field performance metrics, participant feedback, and development needs to inform learning solutions and evaluate program effectiveness.
- Partner with HR, Legal, Talent Management, and other internal stakeholders to ensure leadership training programs and activities align with company policies, compliance requirements, labor laws, organizational priorities, and field best practices.
- Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness, consistency, and impact of leadership development programs and supporting processes.
- Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, Learning & Development, or related field preferred.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in training, leadership development, learning and development, Store Operations, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of field experience required; retail experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience supporting and executing leadership training programs and initiatives in a field-based or multi-location environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated facilitation, presentation, and influencing capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs, priorities, and stakeholders while maintaining strong execution.
- Strong business agility with the ability to adapt to evolving field needs, business priorities, and organizational change.
- Ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate effectively across Store Operations and cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use performance trends, feedback, and business insights to inform learning solutions.
- Self-motivated with strong prioritization, planning, organization, and project management skills. Proficient with Google Workspace and relevant learning, presentation, and content-development tools.
Travel required to support field engagement, program execution, and ongoing assessment of training effectiveness.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry training materials or equipment up to 50 lbs, as needed.
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION:
- Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
- Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
- Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE.
- AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.
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Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase30
- ALO7
- Vail Resorts4
- WHSmith2
- BD1
Top Industries Hiring
- Fashion & Apparel
- Sports & Recreation
- Retail
- Food & Beverage
- Education
Entry Level Operations Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level operations lead job?
Focus on demonstrating organizational ability and process thinking, even from internships, campus roles, or part-time work. Employers at this level look for candidates who can coordinate tasks, communicate clearly across teams, and follow through on logistics. Highlighting specific examples of scheduling, inventory, or workflow improvements, however small, gives you a concrete edge over applicants who list only coursework.
Which companies hire entry level operations leads?
Companies hiring entry level operations leads right now include JPMorganChase, ALO, and Vail Resorts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. A mix of large national employers and growing regional businesses post at this level, particularly those building out operations teams and willing to train junior candidates on internal systems and processes.
Are there remote entry level operations lead jobs?
Yes, though most entry level operations roles lean on-site given the hands-on coordination involved. About 7% of entry level operations lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so options exist for candidates who need location flexibility. Hybrid schedules are more common than fully remote at this experience level.
Are these new grad operations lead jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little to no prior experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or campus leadership toward qualifications, and does not require prior management history. Look for language like "entry level," "training provided," or "recent grads encouraged to apply."
Which industries hire the most entry level operations leads?
Entry Level operations lead roles concentrate in Fashion & Apparel, Sports & Recreation, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to have high operational volume and structured workflows that make them well suited to bringing on junior candidates and building their skills through daily, repeatable processes.