Assistant Store Manager

Staples Stores; Mays Landing (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to drive sales and customer engagement. This role involves leading a high-performing team, ensuring store readiness, and fostering customer relationships. The position offers full-time hours, generous benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Full-time hours

Generous paid time off

Career development programs

Weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

Associate discounts on merchandise

Discounts at hundreds of retailers and restaurants

Qualifications

• 2+ years managing a sales team in retail or services.
• Experience in a customer-centric, solutions-based environment.
• Ability to analyze results and develop growth plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership in community, customer service, sales, and team development.
• Achieve sales, service goals, profit margins, and operational execution.
• Coach, train, and develop team members to deliver results.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Sales Management

Communication

Adaptability

Conflict Management

Job description

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Assistant Managers drive 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 needs, and grow the business. You will guide your team to be positive, inclusive, and collaborative while helping customers achieve their goals. Hiring immediately.

Benefits include:

• Full-time hours, generous paid time off, career development programs, and weekly pay
• Bonus plan eligibility
• Compensation based on qualifications and experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Associate discounts on merchandise, services, and warranty plans
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers and restaurants
• And many more benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strong leadership in community, customer service, sales, and team development
• Ensure store culture embodies Staples values and community commitment
• Develop a high-performing team focused on providing an exceptional store experience, consultative selling, and total solutions
• Coach, train, and develop team members to deliver results
• Achieve sales, service goals, profit margins, and operational execution
• Establish business cadence for sales readiness
• Guide merchandising opportunities and assist with operational tasks in partnership with the GM
• Share responsibility for store operations, cost control, and act as Floor Leader
• Champion company initiatives and adapt to change

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 2+ years managing a sales team in retail or services
• Experience coaching in a customer-centric, solutions-based environment
• Ability to engage with customers and understand their needs
• Strong communication, organization, and adaptability
• Ability to analyze results and develop growth plans
• Conflict management skills
• Integrity regarding customer and business information
• Ability to work in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment
• Physical ability to lift/move materials (10-50 pounds), climb ladders, stand, and walk continuously

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience using financial metrics to track sales and drive profitability
• Community networking and engagement skills

Note: Staples does not sponsor work visas for this position.