Operations Jobs at Commerce & Retail Startups
There are 103 open operations roles at 48 early-stage startups, 31% of them remote. Where pay is stated it is typically USD 65k to 157.5k, with a median of USD 122.5k.
What startups in commerce and retail build
Startups here build the software behind shops and marketplaces, or sell products directly themselves. Demand moves with seasons and campaigns, and the figures are visible to everyone in the company. Roles cover engineering and operations, plus merchandising or supply work that software companies never need.
Who is hiring operations roles
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- 103open roles
- 48startups hiring
- 31%remote
Salary
Annual pay for this page’s roles that state a salary, in USD. The typical range covers the middle half of those postings.
- $123Kmedian pay
- $65Ktypical range: lower
- $158Ktypical range: upper
Based on 18 postings stating pay in USD.
Pay figures come from the 26 postings on this page that state a salary.
The hiring market
What operations work involves at an early-stage startup
You set up the systems that keep the company running, from vendors and tooling to how work gets scheduled. The job changes shape as the company grows, and nobody hands you a process to follow. In a large firm this work is split between finance, facilities and a project office.
Experience level
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Questions people ask
How much do operations jobs pay?
Typically USD 65k to 157.5k a year, with a median of USD 122.5k, where the posting states a salary.
Which startups are hiring operations roles?
Outpost (11 roles), Monday Merch (6) and Minted (5) have the most; 48 startups are hiring in total.
Can I work remotely?
31% of these roles are remote.
Do I need to be junior?
Most roles are junior (44% of those that state a level), and 56% are junior or intern.
Are new roles coming in?
7 were posted this week.