Assistant Store Manager

Assistant ManagersAssistant 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 payBonus plan eligibleCompensation is based on qualifications and experience401(k) with company matchFull medical, dental and vision insuranceAssociate discounts on in-store and online merchandise, services and warranty plansDiscounts at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and moreAnd many more benefitsProvide strong leadership in community, customer service, sales, and team development.Ensure that the store culture embodies Staples values and its commitment to the communityDevelop a high-performing team focused on providing an exceptional store experience, consultative selling, driving conversions and providing total solutions to every customerDevelop team to deliver results through coaching, training, and role playingAttain sales and services goals, profit margin and execution of store operationsEstablish business cadence for sales readinessProvide direction daily for merchandising opportunities within the storeAssist with delegating operational tasks in partnership with the GMShared responsibility for total store operations and cost control as well as acting as the Floor LeaderChampion company initiatives, being adaptable and flexible to change and responsibilitiesEssential skills and experience:2+ years managing a sales team in a retail or services industryExperience managing and coaching a team in a customer-centric, solutions-based environmentMust be able to engage and speak to customers and understand their needsStrong communication, organization, planning and adaptive to changing business prioritiesReview results against business goals and strategies and deliver plans for growth and improvementManage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative mannerAbility to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business informationAbility to work cooperatively in a high paced and sometimes stressful environmentAbility to lift/move materials in the 10 - 50 pound range, climb ladders, stand and walk continuouslyPreferred skills and experience:Experience using financial metrics to track sales progress to drive profitable sales and marginsAbility to network and engage with the communityStaples does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Staples is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io for more information.Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act; as well as with any other state and local Fair Chance Ordinance/Act regulations.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Job InfoJob Identification 75788Job Category Retail ManagementJob Schedule Full timeJob Shift Flex HoursLocations 1297 East Putnam Ave., Riverside, CT, 06878, US (On-site)Posted Salary/Rate $22.00 - $27.00