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Retail Assistant Manager

Staples Canada

Kingston, Ontario, Canada · Full Time

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Experience
2–3 yrs
Salary
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Openings
1
Posted
3 weeks ago
Work mode
In office
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Job description

Job Overview

Our company is seeking a Retail Assistant Manager to foster operational and sales excellence by ensuring outstanding experiences for both customers and team members. The role involves breaking down obstacles and building meaningful partnerships through curiosity and a problem-solving attitude, aimed at driving business expansion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach the team to deliver superior customer service, engage customers with tailored solutions, handle escalations, and focus on cultivating long-term relationships, especially with business clients.
  • Promote a motivated and recognition-based sales environment, providing leadership that empowers Sales Associates to thrive. Use sales data and metrics to formulate action plans that meet business objectives.
  • Attract, train, and develop the team, providing ongoing coaching and feedback for continuous improvement and career growth. Oversee performance evaluations and career planning.
  • Maintain operational standards including health and safety compliance, asset protection, privacy policies, inventory management, merchandising, and brand consistency.
  • Ensure clear and consistent daily communication with the team, maintaining effective execution of sales and customer engagement tools.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Minimum 2 to 3 years of retail management experience with direct responsibility for meeting sales and service goals.
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a sales-driven team with a customer-centric focus.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills that inspire and motivate others.
  • Capability to work efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced setting with excellent prioritization, organization, and multitasking abilities.

Benefits and Perks

  • Employee discount
  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance
  • Retirement savings plans (RRSP/DPSP)
  • Paid time off and personal days
  • Performance incentive bonuses
  • Access to learning and development programs

About the Employer

We prioritize transparency in our recruitment and may use artificial intelligence tools during selection steps; however, all final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. This vacancy is for an existing role.

Our Team and Culture

We are committed to being dynamic and supportive partners to our customers and communities. As a company that encourages growth and learning, we seek curious, approachable, and passionate individuals eager to solve challenges and develop professionally.

Inclusion Statement

Our organization is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and value diverse perspectives across race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, education, nationality, religion, and physical ability. We provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities or special needs upon request.

Industry

Retail

How they work

Communication Problem Solving Leadership Organisation Customer Focus
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