Assistant Store Manager

Staples Stores; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a dynamic team in driving sales and enhancing customer experiences. This role emphasizes building strong customer relationships and fostering a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for ensuring the store's operational excellence and developing your team's skills through coaching and mentorship. With full-time hours and a range of attractive perks, this opportunity offers a chance to grow in a supportive and engaging workplace. If you are passionate about retail and leadership, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Career development program

Weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Full medical, dental and vision insurance

Associate discounts

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Qualifications

• 2+ years managing a sales team in retail or services.
• Experience in a customer-centric environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and customer engagement in the store.
• Develop a high-performing team focused on exceptional service.

Skills

Team Management

Customer Engagement

Sales Strategies

Conflict Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

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Base pay range

$22.00/hr - $25.00/hr

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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’s needs and grow the business. You will guide your team in being positive, inclusive, and collaborative while helping your customers achieve their goals. Hiring immediately.

Get great perks.

• Full-time hours, generous paid time off, career development program and weekly pay
• Bonus plan eligible
• 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
• Establish business cadence for sales readiness
• 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 acting as 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
  
  

Staples does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Retail Office Equipment

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