Retail General Manager

Office Depot; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Office Depot in Durango seeks a General Manager to drive sales, services, and store operations. You will lead and develop associates, own training, and foster a customer-first culture while partnering with store leadership to deliver results.

Responsibilities include hiring, merchandising, cost controls, and creating a positive, inclusive work environment. You will engage with the local SMB community and ensure execution of company standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum two to four years of management experience.
• Strong business acumen.
• Proven leadership and people management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead, coach and manage others professionally.
• Ability to influence at all levels and possess executive presence.
• Plan, prioritize and execute detailed instructions timely.

Responsibilities

• Owns associate training and development and succession planning.
• Leads hiring, merchandising, operations, and execution of store standards.
• Resolves associate and customer relations concerns and partners with business partners.
• Drives sales performance and customer experience through effective leadership.
• Leads daily, weekly and monthly store meetings.
• Manages performance and fosters an inclusive workplace environment.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

People management

Strategic thinking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

POS Register System

Job description

At Office Depot and Office Max, every leader is responsible for growing total sales and services within the location. The General Manager has ownership and is responsible for achieving results for Sales, Services, Operations Profit, and Customer/Community relationships and drives the overall customer experience and sales service culture within the location. Has accountability for managing sales performance and identifying sales opportunities. Develops overall store strategies and tactics to achieve sales results and operational goals, increase conversation rates, and drive customer traffic into stores. Ensure maximum sales and profitability by focusing on key business initiatives.

Owns associate training and development, talent assessment, identifying and developing top talent, and succession planning. Provides positive and constructive feedback, and appropriate coaching and counseling. This person will lead, motivate and inspire associates to create a customer/client first environment resulting in a memorable and positive customer experience; is actively engaged with the local community and hosts in-store events with small and medium businesses (SMB) to build strong client relationships, improve customer retention, and increase brand awareness and loyalty.

Responsible for hiring; merchandising, operations, and execution of store and company standards in addition to resolving associate and customer relations’ concerns and partnering with respective business partners on a timely basis. Responsible for performance management of all associates and fostering a positive and inclusive workplace environment. Is an active Change Champion, initiating and supporting company changes.

Qualification

• High School diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferre
• Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or another related field preferre
• Minimum two to four years management experience or demonstration of skills and learning through an internal development progra
• Must have good business acume
• Must be able to effectively lead, coach and manage others in a professional environmen
• Ability to positively influence at all levels and possess executive presenc
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to plan, prioritize and execute detailed instructions in a timely and efficient manne
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to work independently, as well as with other
• Must possess sound judgment and people management abilitie
• Must be adaptable to a changing environment and able to consistently achieve goals despite stress and ambiguit
• Must possess the ability to use computers and technology for information, and to access information necessary to complete the jo
• Must possess ability to process information/merchandise through POS register syste

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedu

Office Depot and OfficeMax offer competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! For immediate consideration for this exciting positio

Office Depot and OfficeMax are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local l

aw.We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction recor

Other Informat

ionLeads, coaches and inspires associates, while creating a culture that builds associate’s trust, brand loyalty and an exceptional customer service experience. Creates and manages a sales focused environment through the training and development of associates at all levels. Accountable for the assessment and development of all talent within the store to create talent bench strength and succession pl

an.Deliver an exceptional customer experience by observing, listening, interacting and following up with customers to ensure satisfaction and satisfactory issue resolution. Ensures the implementation and effective application of information, training certification, tools and systems required to meet customer nee

ds.Responsible for managing performance, talent assessment, development and recognition of all associates. Manages the performance appraisal process by delivering timely and valuable developmental feedback and appraisals to all associates. Supports an environment that embraces diversity and encourages creative, innovative thinking and risk taking. Provides direction, coaching, and real time counsel related to all associate performance issues. Manages associate conflicts effective

ly.Responsible and accountable for increasing sales and profitability. Responsible for managing and planning staffing needs using the labor model and workforce management system to ensure effective, cost-efficient scheduling is in pla

place.Manages inventory/inventory levels, assets and expenses within the store by applying financial controls and routinely reviewing all operational processes including receiving, data entry, cash handling, and payroll control. Also responsible for managing merchandise flow-through and replenishment process

es.Consistently maintains store appearance to company guidelines and keep in a neat, clean, well-stocked environment. Adhere to all standards related to signage labeling and merchandise presentation and visual appearan

ce.Lead daily, weekly, and monthly store meetings to ensure the accurate communication of company initiatives, communications, policies and procedures, as well as updates to the daily operations of the store. Ensures associate understanding of company benefits, directives, and other progra

ms.Obtains and maintains Sales Leader certification and other position specific certifications as required. Completes all management training, including (but not limited to) Anti-Harassment and Discrimination, Code of Ethics, etc. Adheres to OSHA, Worker’s Compensation, wage and hour, I9 compliance and other legal requiremen

nceWe will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordina