**DESCRIPTION** The Director, Sales Operations, is responsible for owning to the end-to-end process of identifying, tracking, resolving, and preventing operational and client-facing issues across the In-Store organization. This includes leading centralized issue resolution efforts by building out the processes, guidelines, and team infrastructure needed to support rapid and effective execution. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Sales Operations, this role ensures business continuity and success by partnering cross-functionally with Client Solutions, Client Operations, Field Operations, Training, and others as needed to implement root cause solutions and scalable resolution workflows. The Director will be expected to influence business leadership on execution plans to correct issues and will be directly accountable for the success of those plans. This position also includes people management responsibility for a focused issue resolution team of 8–12 associates. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical thinking, operational rigor, and a proactive mindset to reduce friction in execution and support ongoing business growth. **RESPONSIBILITIES** + Create, refine, and oversee the centralized issue resolution process for In-Store operations, including development of standardized guidelines, escalation protocols, and success measures. + Influence cross-functional and business unit leaders on corrective action plans by presenting resolution strategies backed by operational data and risk analysis. + Be accountable for the successful execution of issue resolution plans, including root cause elimination and measurable improvement in operational performance. + Own and manage the structured issue resolution process, ensuring timely identification, documentation, escalation, and resolution of operational challenges. + Collaborate cross-functionally to address root causes and implement long-term fixes for recurring issues. + Track and analyze issue resolution KPIs to identify patterns, drive accountability, and improve response time. + Maintain and evolve issue resolution playbooks, workflows, and reporting mechanisms to ensure consistency and transparency. + Serve as the first escalation point for operational roadblocks affecting sales execution or client delivery. + Communicate regularly with stakeholders on issue trends, resolution status, and preventive measures. + Partner with Sales Ops leadership to align issue management efforts with broader process improvement and business objectives. + Lead a dedicated issue resolution team (8–12 direct reports), providing coaching, performance management, and operational support to ensure high-impact outcomes. **QUALIFICATIONS** + Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations, or a related field. + 7+ years of experience in operations, issue resolution, or program management within a cross-functional, performance-driven environment. + 7+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams, with a proven ability to drive results through others + Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a track record of influencing change across organizational levels. + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working across multiple business functions. + Ability to manage multiple issues and initiatives concurrently while maintaining a high level of detail and responsiveness. + Proficiency in issue tracking tools, workflow design, and data analysis. **ABOUT US** Premium Retail Services is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. Since 1985, Premium has been a top provider of sales and merchandising services, reshaping retail through innovation and excellence for hundreds of renowned brands across retail categories. With 12,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada, we are a people-first company, and we strive to ensure our team members enjoy their jobs, feel valued, and emulate our core beliefs – that’s why we frequently promote from within. We encourage our employees to innovate and expand new horizons, making internal development our cornerstone. Find your place at Premium – whether it’s merchandising, sales or brand advocacy, there's a spot for you on our team. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use. **\#DiscoverYourPath** Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer **Job Category:** Retail **Position Type:** Full time **Business Unit:** Sales **Salary Range:** $72,600.00 - $90,800.00 **Company:** Premium Retail Services, LLC **Req ID:** 7299