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Retail Operations Manager

Eight Sleep

Eight Sleep

Operations
New York, NY, USA
USD 100k-120k / year + Equity
Posted on Oct 30, 2025

Location

New York City

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Operations

Compensation

  • $100K – $120K

Join the Sleep Fitness Movement

At Eight Sleep, we’re on a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep. As the world’s first sleep fitness company, we’re redefining what it means to be well-rested and building the most advanced hardware, software, and AI technology to make it possible. Our products power peak mental, physical, and emotional performance by transforming every night of sleep into a personalized, data-driven recovery experience.

We are trusted by high performers, professional athletes, and health-conscious consumers in over 30 countries worldwide. Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019, 2022, and 2023, and twice named to TIME's “Best Inventions of the Year.” We operate like a high-performance team: fast, focused, and motivated by impact. We don’t just ship; we iterate, refine, and obsess over the details that help our members sleep better and wake up stronger.

Every role at Eight Sleep is a chance to create cutting-edge technology, collaborate with world-class talent, and help shape a future where sleep isn’t passive - it’s a powerful tool for living better. If you’re tired of the ordinary and driven to build at the edge of what’s possible, this is your moment. Join us and lead the movement that’s transforming how the world sleeps and what we’re all capable of when we wake up.

High Standards. No Apologies

We operate with intensity because our mission demands it. At Eight Sleep, we bring the same mindset as the world’s top performers: focused, relentless, and always pushing to be in the top 1% of our craft. Think Kobe Bryant’s mamba mentality, applied to bold ideas, next-gen tech, and flawless execution. This isn’t a 9-to-5. We’re a team that puts in the extra effort, not because it’s required, but because we care about the impact of our work. We’re here to build fast, push limits, and deliver without compromise. If you thrive under pressure and want to do the most meaningful work of your career, you’ll feel right at home. If you’re looking for something easier – this isn’t it.

The role

We’re opening our first Eight Sleep-branded retail locations across the U.S. — immersive, design-led spaces where customers can experience the future of sleep technology. To support this exciting expansion, we’re seeking a Retail Operations Manager to lead the operational excellence of our growing retail footprint.

This role will build and manage all operational processes that ensure a seamless, premium, and high-performance retail experience — from store setup and logistics to staff training and customer engagement systems. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams across Brand, Retail Experience, Finance, and Supply Chain to bring Eight Sleep’s brand to life in physical environments.

If you’re passionate about redefining retail through innovation, service, and experience, this is a unique opportunity to help build a category-defining brand from the ground up.

How you’ll contribute

  • Retail Operations Leadership: Build and own all operational frameworks for Eight Sleep’s retail stores, ensuring consistent excellence across locations — from staffing and scheduling to inventory management and store performance tracking.

  • Store Launch Execution: Partner with cross-functional teams to support new store openings — managing timelines, vendor coordination, merchandising setup, training programs, and operational readiness.

  • Experience Consistency: Establish and maintain brand and service standards to deliver a seamless, elevated customer experience. Partner with Retail Experience and Brand teams to ensure every in-store interaction embodies Eight Sleep’s ethos.

  • People & Performance Management: Support retail staff onboarding, training, and ongoing performance management to ensure stores operate at world-class standards.

  • Inventory, Logistics & Systems: Oversee inventory flow, operational technology, and vendor relationships to ensure stores are fully stocked and efficient.

  • Budget & Reporting: Manage store operational budgets and report on key performance metrics. Use data to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the customer journey.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the operational hub between Marketing, Product, and CX — ensuring alignment across online and offline touchpoints to create a cohesive brand experience.

Note: Position is based 5 days per week at our NYC HQ in Flatiron, but regular travel to our retail stores will be expected.

What you need to succeed

  • 4-6 years of experience in retail operations, preferably within premium or experiential retail environments (consumer tech, luxury, or wellness categories ideal)

  • Proven success launching and scaling retail locations or pop-ups across multiple markets (bonus points for being a part of a brand’s first retail launch)

  • Strong understanding of store operations, staffing, training, and performance management

  • Experience managing vendors, contractors, and retail technology systems

  • Analytical and process-driven mindset with strong problem-solving skills

  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with a bias toward action

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment with evolving priorities

  • Passion for design, innovation, and health & wellness — and an understanding of how to translate brand values into real-world experiences

Why join Eight Sleep?

Innovation in a culture of excellence

Join us in a workplace where innovation isn’t just encouraged - it’s a standard. Our flagship product, the Pod, is a testament to our culture of excellence, beloved by hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide. At Eight Sleep, you will be part of a team that continuously pushes the boundaries of technology in sleep fitness.

Immediate responsibility and accelerated career growth

From your first day, you’ll take on substantial responsibilities that have a direct impact on our core business and product success. We are a small team that empowers you to own your projects and see the tangible effects of your efforts, enhancing both your professional growth and our company’s trajectory. Your path will be challenging but rewarding, perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced environments aiming for high standards.

Collaboration with exceptional talent

Work alongside other bright minds like you: at Eight Sleep exceptional intelligence and a passion for breakthroughs are the norms. Our team members are not only experts in their fields but also avid innovators who thrive in our dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Equitable compensation and continuous equity investment

We extend equity participation to every full-time team member, recognizing and rewarding your direct contributions to our success. This includes periodic equity refreshments based on performance, ensuring that as Eight Sleep grows and succeeds, so do you – perfectly aligning your achievements with the broader triumphs of the company. Pay grows rapidly as you accumulate experience with Eight Sleep and translate it into concrete impact.

Your own Pod - and other great benefits

Every Eight Sleep employee receives the very product that defines our mission: a Pod of their own. If you join us you’ll get your own Pod, along with other benefits. Learn more at eightsleep.com/careers

At Eight Sleep we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our values by ensuring everyone feels they can flourish and grow. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Compensation Range: $100K - $120K