Retail General Manager

Staples Canada; Okotoks; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization is seeking a General Manager to lead their operations team in the Town of Okotoks, Canada. The successful candidate will champion a customer-first mentality, manage sales excellence, and drive strategic vision. Required qualifications include 3-5 years of retail management experience and strong leadership skills. This role offers competitive benefits, including health and dental plans, performance bonuses, and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Associate discount

Health and dental benefits

Competitive PTO; Personal Days

RRSP/DPSP program

Performance bonus

Learning & Development programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a retail management role.
• Proven experience with achieving sales and service targets.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in coaching and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational and sales excellence while overseeing brand standards.
• Lead daily floor operations and motivate the team.
• Develop and execute a strategic vision for customer service.
• Monitor budgets and achieve financial targets.
• Identify business development opportunities and drive sales.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Management

Financial Management

Communication

Team Development

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic General Manager to lead our retail operations team and drive operational excellence. As a General Manager, you will champion our selling model, inspire a customer-first mentality, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your leadership will be pivotal in achieving business and financial results, developing talent, and enhancing customer experiences.

Some of What You Will Do

• Drive Operational and Sales Excellence: Model and nurture our sales culture to add value for our customers. Oversee all aspects of Brand Standards and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leadership: Lead by example and with purpose, motivate and empower your team, and inspire exceptional customer service. Execute day-to-day floor leadership duties, making confident and purposeful decisions.
• Strategic Vision: Develop and execute a strategic vision to promote a customer-first mentality within the team. Inspire and work through your entire store team to bring this vision to life.
• Financial Management: Achieve business and financial targets by monitoring budgets, analyzing reports, and making informed decisions.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue business development opportunities, partner with customers for B2B solutions, and drive sales conversion.
• People Management: Manage scheduling, coach and develop talent, recruit top talent, and nurture employee engagement. Create an environment in which you and your team focus on development as a priority.
• Communication: Disseminate business communications, initiatives, and results. Act as a change leader and ensure transparency.
• Health & Safety: Ensure compliance for all aspects of Health & Safety, Asset Protection (AP), Privacy, and company policies and procedures.

Some of What You Need

• 3-5 years of experience in a retail management role. Preferably as a General Manager.
• Proven experience with achieving sales and service targets with a customer-centered approach.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment with strong prioritization, organization, and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, people are inspired by your communication.
• Experience in coaching, developing talent, and managing teams.

Some of What You Will Get

• Associate discount
• Health and dental benefits
• Competitive PTO; Personal Days
• RRSP/DPSP program
• Performance bonus
• Learning & Development programs
• And more...

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About Us

Staples Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities.

About The Team

At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.

We Are Building an Inclusive and Diverse Team

Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.