Office Depot · 2 hours ago
Retail General Manager Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expOffice Depot is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business distribution platform. The General Manager is responsible for achieving sales results, managing operations, and fostering a positive customer experience within the store while leading and developing associates.
Office SuppliesRetailShopping
Responsibilities
Achieving results for Sales, Services, Operations Profit, and Customer/Community relationships
Driving the overall customer experience and sales service culture within the location
Managing sales performance and identifying sales opportunities
Developing overall store strategies and tactics to achieve sales results and operational goals
Ensuring maximum sales and profitability by focusing on key business initiatives
Owning associate training and development, talent assessment, identifying and developing top talent, and succession planning
Providing positive and constructive feedback, and appropriate coaching and counseling
Leading, motivating and inspiring associates to create a customer/client first environment
Actively engaging with the local community and hosting in-store events with small and medium businesses to build strong client relationships
Hiring, merchandising, operations, and execution of store and company standards
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
Initiating and supporting company changes as an active Change Champion
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent required
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or another related field
Benefits
401(k)
Competitive salaries
Opportunity to move and grow within our organization
Participate in an incentive program
Company
Office Depot
Office Depot is a supplier of office products and services. It is a sub-organization of The ODP Corporation.
10001+ employees
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2022 (7)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$350MKey Investors
BC Partners
2009-06-23Post Ipo Equity· $350M
1989-06-01Series Unknown
1988-06-01IPO
Leadership Team
Gerry Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Moffitt
President, Office Depot and OfficeMax
Recent News
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