Store Leader: Drive Community Impact & Profitable Growth

Staples, Inc.; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plans

Paid time off

Career development program

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Associate store discount

Job summary

Staples, Inc. is seeking a General Manager in Illinois to lead a store team with a community-focused approach. You will drive sales, manage merchandise, and oversee services including printing and B2B networking, all while upholding Staples values and delivering excellent customer experiences.

The role emphasizes coaching, operational excellence, and a consultative selling environment to achieve profitable growth and strong store performance.

Qualifications

• 1+ year progressively responsible store management experience in a retail environment as a General/Store Manager.
• Experience in store operations with analysis, planning, financial acumen and driving results.
• Experience creating a customer-centric environment and consultative selling that provides a total solution.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership in community, customer service, sales, and team development.
• Lead merchandise sales, print & marketing services and retail operations.
• Drive profitable sales and margins while reducing variability and improving YoY performance.
• Coach managers and supervisors to create a culture of consultative selling and total solutions.
• Oversee running a store and perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Store management

Store operations

Customer-centric selling

Team development

Merchandise sales

Lead and coach

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Job description

Staples, Inc. is seeking a General Manager in Illinois to lead a store team with a community-focused approach. You will drive sales, manage merchandise, and oversee services including printing and B2B networking, all while upholding Staples values and delivering excellent customer experiences.

The role emphasizes coaching, operational excellence, and a consultative selling environment to achieve profitable growth and strong store performance.