Staples, Inc. is headquartered outside of Boston and sells a wide range of office products, including supplies, technology, furniture, and business services. Staples is committed to make buying office products easy. Associates serve consumers and businesses of all sizes - from home-based businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Staples invented the office superstore concept and today, is the largest operator of office superstores in the world. Staples also serves its customers through its mail order catalog, e-commerce and contract businesses. More information is available at www.staples.com. Staples values the diversity of our customers, associates and suppliers.

We offer very competitive benefits including; dynamic work environment, 401K, discounted employee stock purchase plan, adoption assistance, Annual Associate Scholarship Plan, Associate InventionQuest, training and development, "Work/Life" initiatives and other voluntary benefits such as pet insurance and identity theft protection. This all translates into exciting career opportunities with a talented team dedicated to personal and professional growth.

Staples is an EEO/AA Employer

Retail Store Manager - Absecon, NJ

Position Summary: Establish and maintain an environment to support Easy Sales and Service.
General Purpose: Customer Service, Operations, Results, People Development, Sales Management
Role Qualifications:

• Teach and reinforce behaviors that result in managers and associates delivering Easy Sales and Service
• Coordinate and manage all store operations
• Develop associates to achieve results

Position Responsibilities:

• Supervise, recruit, train, develop, coach, and communicate with all associates and managers as well as assess performance
• Ensure a positive customer experience
• Achieve store level earnings and sales goals
• Supervise store security and safety
• Maintain adherence to all company policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Analysis: gathers specific and relevant information to fully understand problems
• Decision Making: uses the appropriate knowledge, information and expertise in making decisions
• Planning: establishes clear, realistic timelines to accomplish objectives
• Managing Execution: delegates responsibility and conveys clear expectations
• Financial Acumen: draws accurate conclusions from financial and quantitative information
• Focus on Service: identifies and anticipates customer requirements, expectations and needs
• Engage and Inspire: projects a positive image and serves as a role model to other’s
• Developing Others: provides feedback, coaching, and guidance to enhance others development
• Building Relationships: relates to people in an open, friendly, accepting manner
• Leveraging Diversity: creates a respectful and inclusive environment
• Results Orientation: demonstrates a strong drive to achieve meaningful results
• Adaptability: adapts appropriately to competing demands and shifting priorities

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

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