Retail Print Manager

About the role

The Retail Print Manager at Office Depot plays a crucial role in driving print sales and service growth within high print volume stores. This role involves creating and nurturing a vibrant sales culture, enhancing store visual and merchandising standards for print products, and prioritizing client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Owns ensuring delivery of memorable customer experiences and client satisfaction in the Print Department.
• Ensures the execution of Office Depot selling techniques and sales training in print and across the store.
• Drives a sales-focused environment through the training and development of all associates, inclusive of print.
• Act as a role model for delivering exceptional customer service and product expertise.
• Provide guidance, direction, and ongoing training to all associates to ensure an understanding of print processes and selling techniques.
• Facilitate training sessions on the business model and the holistic service offering for clients/customers.
• Observe, coach, and provide feedback to enhance associate proficiency and build a culture of trust and brand loyalty.
• Regularly exercises independent judgment when providing input on assessing store associates' performance, certification(s), and competencies.
• Operate all equipment within the Print Services area to maintain efficient production and ensure customers’ orders are completed correctly and on time.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement plans to reduce waste and inefficiencies including monitoring and managing all print supplies.
• Contribute to increasing sales and profitability through conversion, Average Order Value (AOV), and customer satisfaction improvement initiatives.
• Maintain the safety and security of the print department, building, and associates during the absence of other managers.
• Perform opening and closing responsibilities, including activation and deactivation of the store's alarm system, cash handling, and daily store balancing.
• In partnership with all associates, ensure regular loss prevention compliance.
• Full responsibilities associated with External Key Carrier designation.

Qualifications & Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-3 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years management experience or equivalent internal development.
• Experience in Print Center operations.
• Experience with logistics, freight, and visual merchandising.
• Strong PC skills: Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Subject matter expert in Print Services and related systems.
• Proficient with role-related technology and POS systems.
• Sales, Customer & Leadership Competencies: Advanced selling skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), passion for the brand, products, services, and solutions, desire to continuously grow selling skills and product knowledge, ability to coach, train, and develop others, adaptable, positive, and engaging, demonstrates integrity, accountability, and trust, action-oriented, drives for results, makes sound decisions, and demonstrates patience.

Technical Skills

• Strong PC skills: Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Subject matter expert in Print Services and related systems.
• Proficient with role-related technology and POS systems.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

The salary range for this role is 16.90 to 28.73, however all state and local minimum wages will be complied with, resulting in a possible adjustment to the salary range displayed. 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 our organization!

How to Apply

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.