Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Manager – 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 customers’ 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. Benefits & Compensation Full-time hours, generous paid time off, career development program and weekly pay Compensation 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 Responsibilities 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 Coach, train and role‑play with the team to deliver results Attain sales and services goals, profit margin and store operations execution Create daily merchandising opportunities and delegate operational tasks in partnership with the GM Shared responsibility for total store operations, cost control and act as the Floor Leader Champion company initiatives, remain adaptable and flexible to change and responsibilities Essential Skills and Experience 2+ years managing a sales team in a retail or services industry Experience coaching a team in a customer‑centric, solutions‑based environment Ability to engage and speak to customers and understand their needs Strong communication, organization, planning and adaptability to changing priorities Review results against business goals and strategies, and deliver plans for growth and improvement Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational manner Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information Work cooperatively in a high‑paced and sometimes stressful environment Physically able to lift/move materials 10–50 pounds, climb ladders, stand and walk continuously Preferred Skills and Experience Experience using financial metrics to track sales progress and drive profitable sales and margins Ability to network and engage with the community Staples does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Location: 1905 Edwards Lake Road, Birmingham, AL, 35235, US (On-site) Equal Opportunity & Legal Statements 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Staples