Assistant Store Manager - OfficeMax

Office Depot; Ashwaubenon (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits packages

Comprehensive development programs

Job summary

Office Depot in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin is seeking an Assistant Store Manager I to partner with the Store Manager in driving customer satisfaction and sales performance. This role requires strong leadership skills and accountability for sales training, ensuring Office Depot’s selling techniques are executed effectively.

The ideal candidate will help improve store operations, develop talent among associates, and foster a customer-centric environment. A minimum of two years of retail management experience is required, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. Optional bachelor’s degree in related fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in retail management in a sales driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive customer satisfaction and sales culture within the store.
• Assist with merchandising, operations and execution of store standards.
• Develop talent and provide feedback to associates.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Decision Making

Conflict Management

Sales Techniques

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Retail Management

Tools

POS Systems

HR Systems

Work Force Management Systems

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Store Manager I will partner with the Store Manager to drive the overall customer, and sales and service culture within the location. He/she will assist in the day to day operations, and work with the Store Manager to develop overall store strategies and tactics to achieve sales, service and operational performance goals. The person in this role also has accountability for driving sales training to ensure appropriate Office Depot Inc.’s selling techniques are executed. This position develops talent, provides positive and constructive feedback, and appropriate coaching and counseling. The person in this role will lead, motivate and inspire associates to create a customer‑centric environment resulting in a memorable and positive customer experience; building customer retention, strong relationships, and brand awareness and loyalty.

The Assistant Store Manager I assists with the merchandising, operations and execution of store and company standards in addition to resolving both associate and customer relationships’ concerns. He/she will proactively engage with customers to exceed their needs and work to generate revenue by driving a sales culture. Quickly builds ongoing customer relationships and becomes a trusted advisor. Partners with Store Manager to execute on new product launches and develop strategies to improve conversion and Average Order Value (AOV). Act as a Change Champion, supporting and initiating change.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or other related field preferred

Minimum 2 years of experience in related field

Minimum two years of experience in retail, including management and/or supervisory in a sales driven customer oriented company.

Sales Leader certification applicable to role

Coaches / Motivates, Conflict Management, Problem Solving, Drives for Results, Directing Others, Decision Quality, Business Acumen, Collaboration / Team Spirit, Accountable, Time Management

• Must be able to effectively lead, coach and manage others in a professional environment
• Ability to positively influence
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to plan, prioritize and execute detailed instructions in a timely and efficient manner
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to work independently, as well as with others
• Must possess sound judgment and people management abilities
• Must be adaptable to a changing environment and able to consistently achieve goals despite stress and ambiguity
• Must possess the ability to use computers and technology for information, and to access information necessary to complete the job
• Must possess ability to process information/merchandise through POS register system

Knowledge of POS, HR Systems and Work Force Management Systems

• Positive and Engaging
• Action Oriented
• Integrity & Trust
• Demonstrate passion for the brand, products, services and solutions offered to our customers

Coaches / Motivates, Conflict Management, Problem Solving, Drives for Results, Directing Others, Decision Quality, Business Acumen, Collaboration / Team Spirit, Accountable, Time Management

Additional Information

Office Depot Inc. offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits packages, which includes a 401(k) and more, best‑In‑class office products & services, as well as comprehensive development programs. We are an innovative, high‑performance company.

Working in our stores provides you with unlimited possibilities to start or expand your career.

Office Depot Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, veteran's status, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.