Assistant Store Manager

Staples; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Generous paid time off

Career development program

Weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Full medical, dental and vision保险

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And many more benefits

Job summary

Staples is hiring an Assistant Manager in Augusta, ME to lead a sales-driven team, nurture customer relationships, and ensure the store runs smoothly. You will drive the store’s performance through coaching, guidance, and a focus on total solutions for customers. Immediate hiring and a commitment to the community are emphasized.

The role requires building a high-performing team, coaching for results, and maintaining strong store operations while representing Staples values.

Qualifications

• 2+ years managing a sales team in a retail or services industry.
• Experience coaching a team in a customer-centric, solutions-based environment.
• Must engage with customers and understand their needs.
• Strong communication, organization, and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to review results against goals and drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership in community, customer service, sales, and team development.
• Develop a high-performing team focused on exceptional store experience, consultative selling, and conversions.
• Deliver coaching, training, and role-playing to improve performance.
• Attain sales and service goals, protect profit margins, and execute store operations.
• Direct merchandising opportunities and delegate tasks in partnership with the GM.
• Share responsibility for total store operations and cost control as Floor Leader.

Skills

2+ years managing a sales team

Strong communication

Customer-centric

Planning and organization

Physical ability to lift 10-50 lb

Job description

Assistant Managersdrive sales, services and customer engagement in the store and ensure the store is ready for business. You and your team will establish customer relationships that build loyalty, provide total solutions to meet customer’s needs and grow the business.You will guide your team in being positive, inclusive, and collaborative while helping your customers achieve their goals. Hiringimmediately.

• Full-time hours, generous paid time off, career development program and weekly pay


• Compensation is based on qualifications and experience


• 401(k) with company match


• Full medical, dental and vision insurance


• Associate discounts on in-store and online merchandise, services and warranty plans


• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and more


• And many more benefits

Provide strong leadership in community, customer service, sales, and team development.

• Ensure that the store culture embodies Staples values and its commitment to the community


• Develop a high-performing team focused on providing an exceptional store experience, consultative selling, driving conversions and providing total solutions to every customer


• Develop team to deliver results through coaching, training, and role playing


• Attain sales and services goals, profit margin and execution of store operations


• Provide direction daily for merchandising opportunities within the store


• Assist with delegating operational tasks in partnership with the GM


• Shared responsibility for total store operations and cost control as well as actingas the Floor Leader


• Champion company initiatives, being adaptable and flexible to change and responsibilities

Essential skills and experience:

• 2+ years managing a sales team in a retail or services industry


• Experience managing and coaching a team in a customer-centric, solutions-based environment


• Must be able to engage and speak to customers and understand their needs


• Strong communication, organization, planning and adaptive to changing business priorities


• Review results against business goals and strategies and deliver plans for growth and improvement


• Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner


• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information


• Ability to work cooperatively in a high paced and sometimes stressful environment


• Ability to lift/move materials in the 10 - 50 pound range,climb ladders, stand and walk continuously

Preferred skills and experience:

• Experience using financial metrics to track sales progress to drive profitable sales and margins


• Ability to network and engage with the community

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About Us

The world of working and learning has changed. This is your opportunity to be a part of a brand transformation and growth strategy within the retail industry. Staples is helping our customers and community discover innovative products, services, and inspiration that unlock what’s possible, while empowering you to unlock your potential. Our people are the heart of our success and there has never been a better time to join us as we lead the way in a new era of working and learning.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Staples is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 1-888-490-4747 for more information.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act; as well as with any other state and local Fair Chance Ordinance/Act regulations.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Job Info

• Job Identification 72726


• Job Category Retail Management


• Posting Date 07/31/2026, 02:57 PM


• Job Schedule Full time


• Job Shift Flex Hours


• Locations 14 Crossing Way, Augusta, ME, 04330, US (On-site)