Assistant Store Manager

Staples • Augusta, ME

2d

About The Position

Assistant Managers drive sales, services, and customer engagement in the store and ensure the store is ready for business. They and their teams establish customer relationships that build loyalty, provide total solutions to meet customers’ needs, and grow the business. The Assistant Store Manager guides the team in being positive, inclusive, and collaborative while helping customers achieve their goals.

The role provides strong leadership in community, customer service, sales, and team development. It develops a high-performing team focused on an exceptional store experience, consultative selling, conversions, and total solutions. The position shares responsibility for total store operations and cost control, partners with the General Manager on operational tasks, and acts as Floor Leader.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience managing a sales team in retail or services.
• Experience managing and coaching a team in a customer-centric, solutions-based environment.
• Ability to engage and speak with customers and understand their needs.
• Strong communication, organization, and planning skills, with adaptability to changing business priorities.
• Ability to review results against business goals and strategies and deliver plans for growth and improvement.
• Ability to 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 fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to lift or move materials weighing 10–50 pounds, climb ladders, and stand and walk continuously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using financial metrics to track sales progress and drive profitable sales and margins.
• Ability to network and engage with the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership in community, customer service, sales, and team development.
• Ensure the store culture reflects Staples values and its commitment to the community.
• Develop a high-performing team focused on an exceptional store experience, consultative selling, driving conversions, and providing total solutions to every customer.
• Develop team members through coaching, training, and role playing.
• Attain sales and services goals, profit margin, and store-operations execution goals.
• Establish business cadence for sales readiness.
• Provide daily direction for merchandising opportunities within the store.
• Assist with delegating operational tasks in partnership with the General Manager.
• Share responsibility for total store operations and cost control, and act as the Floor Leader.
• Champion company initiatives and adapt to changing responsibilities and priorities.

Benefits

• Full-time hours
• Generous paid time off
• Career development program
• Weekly pay
• Bonus plan eligibility
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed