Role Overview
Staples Retail is hiring a mid-level Assistant Store Manager. This is a full-time role in Ellicott City. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Assistant Managers drive sales, services and customer engagement in the store and ensure the store is ready for business. You and your team will establish customer relationships that build loyalty, provide total solutions to meet customer’s needs and grow the business. You will guide your team in being positive, inclusive, and collaborative while helping your customers achieve their goals. Hiring immediately.
Get great perks.
- Full-time hours, generous paid time off, career development program and weekly pay
- Bonus plan eligible
- Compensation is based on qualifications and experience
- 401(k) with company match
- Full medical, dental and vision insurance
- Associate discounts on in-store and online merchandise, services and warranty plans
- Discounts at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and more
- And many more benefits
Provide strong leadership in community, customer service, sales, and team development.
- Ensure that the store culture embodies Staples values and its commitment to the community
- Develop a high-performing team focused on providing an exceptional store experience, consultative selling, driving conversions and providing total solutions to every customer
- Develop team to deliver results through coaching, training, and role playing
- Attain sales and services goals, profit margin and execution of store operations
- Establish business cadence for sales readiness
- Provide direction daily for merchandising opportunities within the store
- Assist with delegating operational tasks in partnership with the GM
- Shared responsibility for total store operations and cost control as well as acting as the Floor Leader
- Champion company initiatives, being adaptable and flexible to change and responsibilities
Essential skills and experience:
- 2+ years managing a sales team in a retail or services industry
- Experience managing and coaching a team in a customer-centric, solutions-based environment
- Must be able to engage and speak to customers and understand their needs
- Strong communication, organization, planning and adaptive to changing business priorities
- Review results against business goals and strategies and deliver plans for growth and improvement
- Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
- Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
- Ability to work cooperatively in a high paced and sometimes stressful environment
- Ability to lift/move materials in the 10 - 50 pound range, climb ladders, stand and walk continuously
Preferred skills and experience:
- Experience using financial metrics to track sales progress to drive profitable sales and margins
- Ability to network and engage with the community
Staples does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Assistant Store Manager position at Staples Retail?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Staples Retail. 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 Assistant Store Manager position at Staples Retail located?
This position is based in Ellicott City. Staples Retail has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Assistant Store Manager at Staples Retail earn?
Staples Retail 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 Assistant Store Manager role at Staples Retail posted?
This role was posted on May 7, 2026 (43 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.
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