**Overview**

At Office Depot and Office Max our Bench General Manager will have ownership and drives the overall customer and sales service culture within the location.

The Bench General Manager will:

+ Have accountability for managing sales performance and identifying sales opportunities.

+ Develop overall store strategies and tactics to achieve sales, service and operational performance goals.

+ Ensure maximum sales and profitability by focusing on key business initiatives.

+ Own associate training, development of top talent, provides positive and constructive feedback, and appropriate coaching and counseling.

+ Lead, motivate and inspire associates to create a customer-centric environment resulting in a memorable and positive customer experience

+ Build customer retention, strong relationships, and brand awareness and loyalty.

+ They will also be responsible for hiring; merchandising, operations and execution of store and company standards in addition to resolving associate and customer relations’ concerns.

+ Conduct performance management of all associates.

+ Participate in networking and creating positive relationships within the community.

+ Act as a Change Champion, initiating and supporting change.

**Please note:**

The purpose of this job posting is to attract experienced candidates in anticipation of future job openings. At times, Office Depot over hires in major metropolitan markets and places selected. General Manager candidates are hired in a bench/training program to prepare them to be placed in future open positions. If you are interested in exploring a career with Office Depot, please apply. Should your experience align with our qualifications, you may be contacted for an exploratory interview.

**About The ODP Corporation:** The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, a B2B digital procurement solution, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC; ODP Business Solutions, LLC; Veyer, LLC; and Varis, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day.

**Disclaimer:** The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. Other duties may be assigned.

**Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:** Upon the successful completion of training, you will be assigned to a store and will be eligible to participate in Retail General Manager Incentive, a program measured on Store-level Metrics; paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions. The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the Apply Now button.

**How to Apply:** Click the Apply Now button and follow the instructions on each page. When you have completed the application, click the submit button.

**Equal Employment Opportunity:** The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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