Retail General Manager Port Arthur

Overview

Responsibilities

At Office Depot and Office Max, every leader is responsible for growing total sales and services within the location. The General Manager has ownership and is responsible for achieving results for Sales, Services, Operations Profit, and Customer/Community relationships and drives the overall customer experience and sales service culture within the location. Has accountability for managing sales performance and identifying sales opportunities. Develops overall store strategies and tactics to achieve sales results and operational goals, increase conversation rates, and drive customer traffic into stores. Ensure maximum sales and profitability by focusing on key business initiatives.

Owns associate training and development, talent assessment, identifying and developing top talent, and succession planning. Provides positive and constructive feedback, and appropriate coaching and counseling. This person will lead, motivate and inspire associates to create a customer/client first environment resulting in a memorable and positive customer experience; is actively engaged with the local community and hosts in-store events with small and medium businesses (SMB) to build strong client relationships, improve customer retention, and increase brand awareness and loyalty.

Responsible for hiring; merchandising, operations, and execution of store and company standards in addition to resolving associate and customer relations’ concerns and partnering with respective business partners on a timely basis. Responsible for performance management of all associates and fostering a positive and inclusive workplace environment. Is an active Change Champion, initiating and supporting company changes.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred 

Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or another related field preferred 

Minimum two to four years management experience or demonstration of skills and learning through an internal development program

Must have good business acumen

Must be able to effectively lead, coach and manage others in a professional environment 

Ability to positively influence at all levels and possess executive presence 

Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Must be able to plan, prioritize and execute detailed instructions in a timely and efficient manner 

Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to work independently, as well as with others 

Must possess sound judgment and people management abilities 

Must be adaptable to a changing environment and able to consistently achieve goals despite stress and ambiguity

Must possess the ability to use computers and technology for information, and to access information necessary to complete the job 

Must possess ability to process information/merchandise through POS register system 

About The ODP Group: The ODP Group, through its business entities ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot, is a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores.

Commitment to Safety: We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for our Coworkers and our customers. All Coworkers are expected to support our operational safety culture by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by Coworkers assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of Coworkers so classified. Other duties may be assigned.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule: The salary range for this role is $50,500/year to $61,000/year, however all state and local minimum wages will be complied with, resulting in a possible adjustment to the salary range displayed.

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 pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Application Deadline: The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled.

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