Junior Chief Operations Officer
The Junior Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role designed for an emerging executive ready to step into the C-suite within a fast-growing, entrepreneurial retail organization. This role partners closely with the CEO to translate strategy into execution across a large, multi-state Metro by T-Mobile retail footprint.
This is not a traditional corporate COO role — it’s ideal for a driven, operations-minded leader with strong retail instincts, analytical skills, and a startup mentality. You’ll help build structure where needed, scale processes, and ensure consistent execution across hundreds of locations while learning and growing into full COO responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Execution & Oversight
- Support and oversee daily operations across ~400+ Metro by T-Mobile retail locations in 18 states
- Ensure stores are executing Metro standards, policies, promotions, and KPIs consistently
- Identify operational inefficiencies and partner with leadership to implement scalable solutions
- Act as an extension of the CEO to drive follow-through, accountability, and execution
Performance Management & Analytics
- Monitor and analyze key wireless retail KPIs, including:
- Activations, upgrades, accessories, insurance, and add-on sales
- Labor efficiency, staffing levels, and attendance trends
- Compliance scores, chargebacks, audits, and shrink/fraud indicators
- Build and review daily, weekly, and monthly dashboards and reports
- Proactively flag risks, performance gaps, and opportunities for improvement
Field Leadership & Store Support
- Serve as a connector between corporate leadership and field teams (District & Store Managers)
- Support rollouts of new initiatives, pricing changes, and promotional strategies
- Assist with store openings, closures, relocations, and operational transitions
- Help ensure a consistent customer experience and sales culture across all markets
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Partner with HR on workforce planning, onboarding, performance management, and corrective actions
- Collaborate with Finance & Accounting on payroll accuracy, commissions, budgets, and expense control
- Support Real Estate & Facilities with lease compliance, maintenance oversight, and utilities management
- Work with Training & Sales Enablement to identify skill gaps and improve frontline performance
Process, Compliance & Risk
- Help enforce Metro by T-Mobile operational and compliance standards
- Monitor chargebacks, fraud, and policy violations; support corrective action plans
- Assist in documenting SOPs, workflows, and playbooks to support scale
- Participate in internal audits, compliance reviews, and risk mitigation efforts
Executive & Strategic Support
- Prepare executive summaries, meeting materials, and performance briefings
- Track and manage action items from leadership meetings
- Support high-priority initiatives and special projects on behalf of the CEO
- Contribute to long-term operational strategy and growth planning
Qualifications
- 4–7 years of experience in retail operations, wireless retail, or multi-unit management
- Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth, or startup-style environments
- Strong understanding of retail KPIs, performance reporting, and operational execution
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across teams, markets, and time zones
- Data-driven, highly organized, and execution-focused
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence without authority
Preferred Experience
- Wireless retail or Metro by T-Mobile experience
- Exposure to multi-state or 100+ location retail operations
- Experience partnering closely with executive leadership or founders
- Background in chargebacks, audits, compliance, or loss prevention