About the job
Join Staples as an Assistant Store Manager!
As a key leader in our store, you will drive sales and enhance customer engagement while ensuring a welcoming and efficient shopping environment. You and your team will build strong customer relationships that foster loyalty, provide comprehensive solutions to meet their needs, and contribute to business growth. Your leadership will inspire positivity, inclusivity, and collaboration to help customers achieve their goals. We are hiring immediately!
Enjoy fantastic benefits!
- Full-time hours, generous paid time off, a career development program, and weekly pay
- Eligible for a bonus plan
- Compensation based on qualifications and experience
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee discounts on in-store and online merchandise, services, and warranty plans
- Discounts at hundreds of retailers, restaurants, and more
- And much more!
Key Responsibilities:
- Foster a store culture that aligns with Staples values and commitment to community
- Lead a high-performing team dedicated to delivering an exceptional store experience, consultative selling, and driving conversions
- Coach and develop your team for success through training and role-playing
- Achieve sales and service goals while managing store operations and profit margins
- Establish a routine for sales readiness
- Identify merchandising opportunities to enhance store presentation
- Collaborate with the General Manager on operational tasks
- Share responsibilities for overall store operations and cost control
- Champion company initiatives and adapt to changes effectively
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years experience managing a sales team in a retail or service environment
- Proven experience in managing and coaching a customer-centric team
- Strong customer engagement skills to understand and meet their needs
- Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills
- Able to analyze results against business objectives and develop growth strategies
- Conflict management skills in a constructive, collaborative manner
- Demonstrate integrity in handling customer and business information
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
- Physical ability to lift and move materials weighing 10-50 pounds, climb ladders, and stand or walk for extended periods
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with financial metrics to drive team performance and store profitability