Retail Coworking Manager
About the role
The Coworking Manager will partner with the General Manager to drive traffic and sales into the Coworking hub. The Coworking Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations, including giving tours, managing the pipeline, and proactively engaging with customers to ensure member satisfaction. The Coworking Manager is expected to attend off-site community events to attract prospective clients and customers to drive traffic into the dedicated store and coworking hub. Through effective selling techniques and the execution of local marketing strategies, the Coworking Manager is expected to maximize retention and space occupancy. The Coworking Manager will partner with the General Manager to educate and reinforce appropriate sales techniques with the retail staff and ensure there is always proper coverage within the Coworking hub. The essential functions of this position may require you to consent to periodic comprehensive background checks conducted by a third-party.
Responsibilities
- Instrumental in the execution of the established Coworking sales and revenue plans.
- Provide business owners and/or members with product offerings and service enhancement recommendations.
- Within the Coworking hub, educate staff and reinforce appropriate behaviors to effectively grow Coworking revenue.
- Stay in tune with the changing demands of the marketplace and tailor sales strategies to local market to generate growth, when appropriate.
- Execute against key performance indicators within the Coworking hub including but not limited to: new members, upgrades, fill rate, tours and events.
- Involved in various community and external activities designed to drive awareness of Coworking, including but not limited to: canvassing, chamber events, networking with local businesses, third-party partnership events, and collaborating with their local Business Development Managers-Services (Business Pro).
- Ad-Hoc business-related tasks as needed; including but not limited to: administrative tasks, facility maintenance activities and hospitality related activities that ensure customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Area of Study: Business, Marketing, Community event planning, or related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in related field. Type of Experience: Experience in retail environment — including management and/or supervisory in a sales-driven, customer-oriented company.
Language Skills: English – verbal and written.
Skills
- Coaches/Motivates
- Conflict Management
- Problem Solving
- Drives for Results
- Decision Quality
- Business Acumen
- Collaboration/Team Spirit
- Accountable
- Time Management
- Possess the ability to use computers, Microsoft Suite, and other software, applications and technology to access and use information necessary to complete the job
- Able to effectively coach and mentor others
- Able to positively influence both directly and indirectly
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to plan, prioritize and execute detailed instructions in a timely and efficient manner
- Demonstrated the ability to work independently, as well as with others
- Possess sound judgment
- Adaptable to a changing environment and able to consistently achieve goals despite stress and ambiguity
- Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be adaptable to a changing environment
- Information Systems: Outlook, Excel/Word, Smartsheets, Proximity
- Self-starter
- Ability to multi-task and remain composed under pressure
- Well-spoken both in oral and written communication
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Adaptable to change
- Must have strong drive for achievement
- Must have strong concern for quality and sense of urgency
- Orientation for customer satisfaction
About the company
The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, a B2B digital procurement solution, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC; ODP Business Solutions, LLC; Veyer, LLC; and Varis, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day.
Pay
Salary range: $17.00 to $23.10 per hour (all state and local minimum wages will be complied with, resulting in a possible adjustment to the salary range displayed). Eligible to participate in the Retail Store Hourly Management Incentive — a program measured on store-level metrics, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions.
Benefits
The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within the organization.