Retail Assistant Store Manager

The ODP Corporation is a prominent leader in the retail and business solutions industry, operating through its major brands Office Depot and OfficeMax. As a well-established company, ODP offers a comprehensive range of products and services tailored for businesses, professionals, and consumers. The corporation is known for its integrated business-to-business distribution platform combined with a dynamic omnichannel presence that includes physical retail locations, e-commerce platforms, and an extensive supply chain network. Headquartered in the United States, The ODP Corporation aims to empower its customers to achieve more every day by combining convenience, expertise, and tailored offerings in office supplies, technology, furniture, and business services.

Office Depot is committed to creating a customer-centric shopping and working experience that values innovation, service excellence, and community engagement. The company fosters a workplace culture grounded in its 5C values: Customer, Commitment, Change, Caring, and Creativity. These principles underpin every aspect of the business and are central to driving growth, operational efficiency, and employee development.

The Retail Assistant Store Manager position is a vital role within Office Depot’s operations, designed to lead and support sales and service excellence at the store level. The Assistant Store Manager acts as a key carrier and leader on duty, working directly with the store’s management team to create an engaging and productive environment. This role demands hands-on leadership to build a high-performing team, deliver exceptional customer service, and meet sales targets.

In this full-time role, the Assistant Store Manager will manage a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet business needs effectively. They take on responsibilities such as opening and closing the store, ensuring security, and maintaining loss prevention standards. Moreover, this position helps in training and coaching associates to develop their sales skills and product knowledge, thus continuously improving the overall customer experience.

The role requires a balance of operational management and sales strategy, including optimizing merchandising standards, processing merchandise efficiently, and identifying areas to boost store profitability. The Assistant Store Manager also acts as a community liaison by engaging local customers and enhancing the store's presence in the neighborhood.

Candidates interested in this position should be passionate about retail sales, leadership, and operational excellence. They should possess advanced selling skills, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to motivate and guide a diverse team. The salary range for this role is $18.20 to $23.62 per hour, subject to adjustments based on location-specific minimum wage laws. The position offers significant career growth opportunities within a respected leader in retail and B2B solutions.

The ODP Corporation also provides a comprehensive benefits package centered around total well-being, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and community engagement initiatives. This competitive package supports employees' physical, emotional, financial, work-life balance, and community involvement needs.

This Assistant Store Manager role is critical for driving store success by fostering a culture of sales brilliance and customer satisfaction. Joining Office Depot means becoming part of a company that values innovation, inclusivity, and the development of its team members, with opportunities to advance within a large, stable, and well-respected retail organization.