Store Manager Role at Paper Source in Hoboken, NJ

Neolife Updates; Hoboken (NJ); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

EAP

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off (including Maternity/Par

Company Paid Holidays

Transit benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical

Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Paper Source in Hoboken, NJ is seeking a Store Manager to lead a beautifully merchandised, profitable, community-focused store. This hands-on leader will coach a team to deliver creative, high-quality experiences and drive operational excellence.

The role requires 1–2 years supervisory and 2+ years retail experience, willingness to work nights and weekends, and a focus on sales, payroll, and scheduling. Compensation starts at $50,000 with tiered benefits based on hours.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of supervisory experience required; 2+ years of retail experience preferred.
• Proven track record of driving positive financial results.
• Experience managing payroll and scheduling effectively.
• Strong ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and delegate workload.
• Clear communication skills across all business levels.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as business needs demand.

Responsibilities

• Sales & Profitability: Achieve sales goals, manage payroll, and minimize loss through timely process execution.
• Customer Experience: Lead by example on the sales floor, ensuring friendly, informed, and creative service.
• Visual Merchandising: Maintain a vibrant, shoppable, and inviting store presentation that reflects brand standards.
• Team Development: Recruit, interview, hire, and coach employees based on individual strengths, fostering career growth.
• Operations & Compliance: Oversee receiving processes, scheduling, safety standards, and communication with regional partners.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Retail experience

Payroll management

Scheduling management

Communication

Financial acumen

Job description

The Store Manager role at Paper Source in Hoboken, NJ calls for a leader who can balance sales acumen with artistic merchandising. This full-time position, posted on September 15, 2026, requires someone who can drive profitability while maintaining a welcoming, creatively inspiring store environment. Applications remain open until November 15, 2026.

Role Overview: Store Manager at Paper Source, Hoboken NJ

A Store Manager at Paper Source is accountable for delivering a beautifully merchandised, profitable, and community-focused store. The role demands a hands-on leader who evaluates the business from a customer's perspective, coaches a team to deliver first-class creative experiences, and drives operational excellence.

Core Responsibilities

• Sales & Profitability: Achieve sales goals, manage payroll, and minimize loss through timely process execution.
• Customer Experience: Lead by example on the sales floor, ensuring friendly, informed, and creative service.
• Visual Merchandising: Maintain a vibrant, shoppable, and inviting store presentation that reflects brand standards.
• Team Development: Recruit, interview, hire, and coach employees based on individual strengths, fostering career growth.
• Operations & Compliance: Oversee receiving processes, scheduling, safety standards, and communication with regional partners.

Knowledge & Experience Required

• 1-2 years of supervisory experience required; 2+ years of retail experience preferred.
• Proven track record of driving positive financial results.
• Experience managing payroll and scheduling effectively.
• Strong ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and delegate workload.
• Clear communication skills across all business levels.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as business needs demand.

Compensation & Benefits

The position offers a salaried rate starting at $50,000, depending on experience and other lawful factors. Paper Source provides a tiered benefits structure based on scheduled hours:

• Under 20 hours/week: Employee Discount, EAP, and Sick Pay.
• 20-29.99 hours/week: Adds Paid Time Off (including Maternity/Parental Leave), Company Paid Holidays, Transit benefits, and 401(k) with Company Match.
• 30+ hours/week: Adds Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Application Tips for Aspiring Store Managers

To stand out in the retail, sales, and creative customer service space, tailor your approach to the specific demands of this function:

• Showcase Visual Merchandising Skills: Bring photos of displays you have created to the interview. Paper Source values an eye for color, trends, and creativity.
• Quantify Sales Achievements: Use specific metrics on your resume - percentage of sales growth, shrink reduction numbers, or payroll optimization results to demonstrate financial acumen.
• Highlight Coaching Experience: Provide examples of team members you have developed or promoted, as this role emphasizes talent growth and constructive feedback.
• Leverage Retail-Specific Platforms: Ensure your profile on retail-focused job boards or industry networks reflects your leadership and customer service expertise.
• Demonstrate Trend Awareness: Familiarize yourself with Paper Source's product lines and be ready to discuss current stationery, gifting, and creative trends during the interview process.

This role is ideal for a driven, empathetic leader who thrives in a creative retail environment and is comfortable making decisions and engaging in solution-based problem solving.