Staples Canada

Retail General Manager

Staples Canada • $75K — $95K *
Yellowknife, NT X1A 0A1In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of retail management experience, ideally in a General Manager role.
  • Demonstrated success in achieving sales and service targets.
  • Strong prioritization, organization, and multitasking skills suitable for fast-paced environments.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of inspiring teams.
  • Experience in coaching, developing talent, and effectively managing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Drive operational and sales excellence by modeling the sales culture.
  • Lead by example, motivating and empowering the team for exceptional service.
  • Develop and implement a strategic vision centered around a customer-first mindset.
  • Monitor financial performance and make informed decisions to meet targets.
  • Identify business development opportunities and collaborate on B2B solutions.
  • Manage staff scheduling, coaching, recruiting, and fostering engagement.
  • Communicate business initiatives and act as a change leader, ensuring transparency.

Benefits

  • Associate discount
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Competitive PTO and Personal Days
  • RRSP/DPSP program
  • Performance bonus
  • Learning & Development programs
  • And more...
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Job Description

Some of what you will do

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic General Manager to lead our retail operations team and drive operational excellence. As a General Manager, you will champion our selling model, inspire a customer-first mentality, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your leadership will be pivotal in achieving business and financial results, developing talent, and enhancing customer experiences.

Specifically, you will
  • Drive Operational and Sales Excellence: Model and nurture our sales culture to add value for our customers. Oversee all aspects of Brand Standards and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Leadership: Lead by example and with purpose, motivate and empower your team, and inspire exceptional customer service. Execute day-to-day floor leadership duties, making confident and purposeful decisions.
  • Strategic Vision: Develop and execute a strategic vision to promote a customer-first mentality within the team. Inspire and work through your entire store team to bring this vision to life.
  • Financial Management: Achieve business and financial targets by monitoring budgets, analyzing reports, and making informed decisions.
  • Business Development: Identify and pursue business development opportunities, partner with customers for B2B solutions, and drive sales conversion.
  • People Management: Manage scheduling, coach and develop talent, recruit top talent, and nurture employee engagement. Create an environment in which you and your team focus on development as a priority.
  • Communication: Disseminate business communications, initiatives, and results. Act as a change leader and ensure transparency.
  • Health & Safety: Ensure compliance for all aspects of Health & Safety, Asset Protection (AP), Privacy, and company policies and procedures.


Some of what you need
  • 3-5 years of experience in a retail management role. Preferably as a General Manager.
  • Proven experience with achieving sales and service targets with a customer-centered approach.
  • Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment with strong prioritization, organization, and multi-tasking skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, people are inspired by your communication.
  • Experience in coaching, developing talent, and managing teams.


Some of what you will get
  • Associate discount
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Competitive PTO; Personal Days
  • RRSP/DPSP program
  • Performance bonus
  • Learning & Development programs
  • And more...


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About Staples Canada

Staples Canada is a retailer of office supplies, furniture, and technology products. The company operates more than 300 stores across Canada and offers a range of products, including office supplies, electronics, furniture, and printing services. Staples Canada was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
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