Assistant Store Manager

Staples, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a dynamic team in South San Francisco. This role is pivotal in driving sales, enhancing customer engagement, and fostering a collaborative store environment. With a focus on team development and exceptional service delivery, you'll help shape the store's culture and ensure it aligns with company values. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a transformative journey within the retail sector, where your leadership will directly impact customer satisfaction and business growth.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

Associate discounts on merchandise

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Qualifications

• 2+ years managing a sales team in a retail or services industry.
• Strong communication, organization, and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and customer engagement while ensuring store readiness.
• Develop a high-performing team focused on exceptional store experiences.

Skills

Team Management

Customer Engagement

Communication Skills

Conflict Management

Sales Strategy

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

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.

• 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 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.

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.

Want to learn more about Staples Stores? Visit RetailCareers.Staples.com for information and to learn about our career opportunities.

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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.

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Assistant Store Manager • South San Francisco, CA, US