Store Manager

Staples; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plans

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Medical benefits package

401(k) with company match

Store discount

Job summary

Staples in Elizabethtown, KY seeks a General Manager to lead a collaborative, customer‑centric retail team. You will drive store performance, strengthen community relationships, and oversee merchandise, services, and B2B networks.

The role emphasizes coaching, teamwork, and profitable operations. The ideal candidate will have 1+ year of retail store management experience, strong financial acumen, and a track record of developing teams while maintaining Staples values.

Qualifications

• Proven store management experience in retail (1+ year)
• Experience creating a customer‑centric environment
• Ability to drive profitable YOY sales and margins
• Experience in coaching managers and supervisors
• Physical ability to lift/move materials (10–50 lb) and be on feet for long periods

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and team to deliver exceptional customer service
• Drive merchandise sales, print & marketing services, and B2B relationships
• Develop a consultative selling environment for small businesses
• Coach and develop store leaders to enhance performance and accountability
• Ensure flawless execution of operational excellence and store standards
• Build community relationships and represent Staples values

Skills

Leadership

Customer‑centric selling

Coaching & mentoring

Team development

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Job description

As a General Manager, you will be collaborative and inclusive in helping our customers while leading a fun, team-oriented retail culture. You’ll make a visible impact as a retail leader and business professional in driving your store’s community relationships, merchandise sales, technical services portfolio, print & marketing services, and business-to-business network.

Get great perks

• Bonus plans, generous paid time off, career development program, and weekly pay
• Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Hiring immediately
• Full medical benefits package, 401(k) with company match, and many more benefits
• Associate store discount and more perks (discounts on mobile plans and other retailers, etc.)

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 consultative and customer‑centric environment for the small business customer
• Empower your team to learn, grow and deliver through teaching, coaching and inspiring
• Lead merchandise sales, print & marketing services and retail operations
• Drive profitable sales and margin while reducing variability and improving performance YoY
• Hold yourself and your team accountable for flawless execution of operational excellence
• Coach every manager and supervisor to create a culture of consultative selling and total solutions
• Overall leadership of running a store; additional responsibilities as needed or assigned

Essential Skills And Experience

• 1+ year progressively responsible store management experience in a retail environment as a General/Store Manager
• Store Operations experience with analysis, planning, financial acumen and driving results
• Experience creating a customer‑centric environment and working in a consultative selling environment that provides customers a total solution
• Experience developing a team in operational excellence to drive profitable YOY sales and margins
• Ability to lift/move materials in the 10-50 pound range, climb ladders, stand and walk continuously
• Staples does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field
• Ability to engage with the community and network & support small business customers