General Manager - Full-time

Position Summary: 

Establish and maintain an environment to support and strengthen our Staples brand. The store leader is responsible for creating a culture focused on the differentiated customer experience through building a best in class team and delivering profitable sales and margin. 

General Purpose: 

Leadership, People Development, Customer Service, Operations, Results, Sales Management 

Role Qualifications: 
Model the way to establish and create a customer centric environment 
Proven track record of leading a team to strengthen and support our small business customer 
Teach and reinforce behaviors that result in managers and associates delivering exceptional sales & service results 
Experience working with a consultative selling environment that provides a total solution to all customers 
Experience leading a team committed to operational excellence to drive profitable YOY sales and margin 
Champion of Staples values; Own it, Say it like it is, Be Caring, keep it simple, and Work together 
Position Responsibilities: 
Leadership: Lead a team of managers & associates focused primarily on the small business customer through teaching, coaching and inspiring. Fosters a sense of energy, ownership and personal commitment 
People Management: Pursue, attract, coach and retain talented candidates for key roles. Is responsible to ensure that the store culture embodies Staples values and is commitment to the community. Leveraging ideas and best practices from the team to ensure results 
Selling & Customer Service: Champions a consultative and customer centric environment. Coaches every manager & supervisor to create a culture of consultative selling and total solutions while focused on the customer’s needs. Holds services manager accountable for coaching and developing their team to deliver on the same model 
Store Operations/Results: Holds themselves and the team accountable for flawless execution of operational excellence. Driving profitable sales and margin while reducing variability and improving performance YoY 
Essential Skills and Experience: 
Leadership: Inspire Passion, Develop team Capabilities, Influence others 
People Management: Build Relationships, Demonstrate adaptability, Value diversity and inclusion 
Selling & Customer Service: Focus on service, Foster open communication, Drive for results 
Store Operations/Results: Analysis, Planning, Financial Acumen 

Qualifications 

Basic Qualifications: 
High School diploma or equivalent 
One year progressively responsible store management experience in a retail environment as a General or Store Manager 
Preferred skills and experience: 
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field 
Three to five years progressively responsible store management experience in a retail environment 
Previous experience working within a small business network preferred 
Reporting to this person: 
Services Manager, Shift Supervisor, Inventory Specialist, Sales & Service Manager 

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.