Store Manager

Staples; Forsyth (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 package

401(k) with company match

Associate store discount

Discounts on mobile plans and other“}]

Discounts on mobile plans and other

Job summary

Staples is seeking an experienced General Manager for our Illinois stores. You will lead a team to deliver exceptional customer service, drive sales, and manage merchandise, print and marketing services while strengthening community relationships.

The role emphasizes coaching, consultative selling, and operational excellence in a fast-paced retail environment. A Bachelor’s degree in business and a proven track record are preferred for this leadership position.

Qualifications

• 1+ year store management experience in retail as General/Store Manager
• Experience with store operations, analysis and financial acumen
• Customer-centric, consultative selling approach
• Proven ability to drive YOY sales and margins
• Ability to lift/move 10–50 pounds and stand for long periods
• Staples does not sponsor work visas for this position

Responsibilities

• Lead store culture aligned with Staples values and community commitment
• Develop consultative environment for small business customers
• Coach and develop team through teaching, coaching and inspiration
• Lead merchandise sales, print & marketing services, and retail operations
• Drive profitable sales and margins; reduce variability YoY
• Ensure flawless execution of operational excellence
• Coach managers to create a culture of consultative selling and total solutions
• Overall leadership of running a store; additional responsibilities as needed or assigned

Skills

Store management

Leadership

Customer service

Team development

Merchandising

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 stores 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