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Assistant Store Manager

Staples

Raritan, NJFull-timeNo compensation foundTracked 4w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Raritan, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Staples is hiring an Assistant Store Manager. The Assistant Store Manager drives sales, services, and customer engagement, ensuring the store is ready for business. This role establishes customer relationships to build loyalty, provides total solutions to meet customer needs, and grows the business. The Assistant Store Manager guides the team to be positive, inclusive, and collaborative while helping customers achieve their goals.

Key focus areas include Ensure store culture embodies Staples values and commitment to the community, Develop a high-performing team focused on providing an exceptional store experience, and Develop team to deliver results through coaching, training, and role playing.

Successful candidates bring 2+ Years Managing A Sales Team In Retail Or Services Industry, Experience Managing And Coaching A Team In A Customer-Centric, Solutions-Based Environment, and Ability To Lift/Move Materials In The 10-50 Pound Range. Important skills include Customer Engagement, Customer Relationships, Consultative Selling, Coaching, Training, and Role Playing. Preferred (not required): Using Financial Metrics, Networking, and Engage With The Community.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer EngagementCustomer RelationshipsConsultative SellingCoachingTrainingRole PlayingMerchandisingDelegating Operational TasksCost ControlAdaptabilityEngage With CustomersUnderstand Customer NeedsCommunicationOrganizationPlanningAdaptive to Changing Business PrioritiesReview Business GoalsDeliver Plans for Growth and ImprovementManage ConflictHonestyIntegrityWork CooperativelyUsing Financial MetricsNetworkingEngage With the Community

Qualifications

2+ Years Managing a Sales Team in Retail or Services IndustryExperience Managing and Coaching a Team in a Customer-Centric, Solutions-Based EnvironmentAbility to Lift/Move Materials in the 10-50 Pound RangeAbility to Climb LaddersAbility to Stand and Walk Continuously

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Assistant Managers drive sales, services and customer engagement in the store and ensure the store is ready for business. You and your team will establish customer relationships that build loyalty, provide total solutions to meet customer’s needs and grow the business. You will guide your team in being positive, inclusive, and collaborative while helping your customers achieve their goals. Hiring immediately.

Get great perks.

  • Full-time hours, generous paid time off, career development program and weekly pay

  • Bonus plan eligible

  • Compensation is based on qualifications and experience

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Full medical, dental and vision insurance

  • Associate discounts on in-store and online merchandise, services and warranty plans

  • Discounts at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and more

  • And many more benefits

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 high-performing team focused on providing an exceptional store experience, consultative selling, driving conversions and providing total solutions to every customer

  • Develop team to deliver results through coaching, training, and role playing

  • Attain sales and services goals, profit margin and execution of store operations

  • Establish business cadence for sales readiness

  • Provide direction daily for merchandising opportunities within the store

  • Assist with delegating operational tasks in partnership with the GM

  • Shared responsibility for total store operations and cost control as well as acting as the Floor Leader

  • Champion company initiatives, being adaptable and flexible to change and responsibilities

Essential skills and experience:

  • 2+ years managing a sales team in a retail or services industry

  • Experience managing and coaching a team in a customer-centric, solutions-based environment

  • Must be able to engage and speak to customers and understand their needs

  • Strong communication, organization, planning and adaptive to changing business priorities

  • Review results against business goals and strategies and deliver plans for growth and improvement

  • Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner

  • Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information

  • Ability to work cooperatively in a high paced and sometimes stressful environment

  • Ability to lift/move materials in the 10 - 50 pound range, climb ladders, stand and walk continuously

Preferred skills and experience:

  • Experience using financial metrics to track sales progress to drive profitable sales and margins

  • Ability to network and engage with the community

Staples does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender idenity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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