Role Overview
Staples Canada is hiring a entry-level Retail General Manager. This is a full-time role in CA. Part of Staples Canada's Brand hiring, posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Junior-level Brand roles is $80k-$106k (based on 35 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job description
About the position
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.\n\nSpecifically, you will:\n\n* 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.\n* 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.\n* 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.\n* Financial Management: Achieve business and financial targets by monitoring budgets, analyzing reports, and making informed decisions.\n* Business Development: Identify and pursue business development opportunities, partner with customers for B2B solutions, and drive sales conversion.\n* 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.\n* Communication: Disseminate business communications, initiatives, and results. Act as a change leader and ensure transparency.\n* Health & Safety: Ensure compliance for all aspects of Health & Safety, Asset Protection (AP), Privacy, and company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Associate discount
- Health and dental benefits
- Competitive PTO; Personal Days
- RRSP/DPSP program
- Performance bonus
- Learning & Development programs
About Staples Canada
Staples Canada
staples.ca
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Retail General Manager position at Staples Canada?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Staples Canada. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Retail General Manager position at Staples Canada located?
This position is based in CA. Staples Canada has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Retail General Manager at Staples Canada earn?
Staples Canada has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Retail General Manager role at Staples Canada posted?
This role was posted on June 22, 2026 (20 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Retail General Manager role at Staples Canada entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Staples Canada has listed.
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