Assistant Store Manager

Overview

You’ll be a driving force behind Staples’ retail success. You’ll lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences, grow sales, and build strong community relationships. In your first year, you’ll focus on team development, operational excellence, and driving results across print services, tech support, and business solutions. You’ll be expected to lead by example, foster a culture of accountability and innovation, and ensure the store is ready for business every day.

Total Rewards

• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for full-time associates
• Weekly Pay: Reliable compensation every week
• Health Coverage: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Discounts: On Staples merchandise and services
• Bonus Plan: Annual Retail Performance Award

Remote/On-site

• On-site

Job ID 71191

• Category: Retail Management
• Shift: Flex Hours
• Pay Range: $22.00 - $25.00
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Address: 539 West Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States

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 adaptability 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

Career Path

• Assistant Store Manager
• Store Manager
• District Manager
• Regional Director