Hardlines/Merchandise Manager, Brookfield, CT

Unprecedented customer service and unrivaled innovation make OfficeMax the one to beat in the office products marketplace. With over $8 billion in sales, over 40,000 associates and almost 1,000 superstores, 25,000 products and a range of business services, only OfficeMax is qualified to meet the needs of enterprise-level, mid-size and small businesses, and individual customers.




Is your thing a great long term retail management career with a fast growing Fortune 300 retail leader?  Or maybe it is a higher quality of work life and environment compared to other companies that values our team members and recognizes and rewards for their success!  How about some of the best training and development opportunities to get you to where you want to go in your career further and faster?  We seek sales and customer service focused retail management leaders to develop a strong retail team to WOW our customers by driving a proactive sales culture emphasizing relentless customer service, knowledgable team members, and a commitment to our communities across the nation and beyond. 

 

The role of the Hardlines/Merchandise Manager is to provide strong leadership and management in all processes related to the receipt and movement of OfficeMax products and materials. Other duties include that every customer is 100% satisfied, maximize sales by assisting in the development of sales-oriented supervisors and hourly associates, drives the store business plan, selects and assists in the development of sales/stocking associates, receiving associates, stocking crew supervisor, receiving department supervisor and the office supplies supervisor, coordinate and process all corporate issued RTV's, process all damaged merchandise, assist in managing payroll administration, budgeting and the annual performance review process, analyze P&L statements.


Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Some college preferred
A minimum of 3-5 years retail management experience
A passion for relentlessly driving sales and profit by offering the BEST customer service and a solid track record for recruiting, training, developing, motivating, and leading a diverse team to success. 
Must have the following: strong leadership and analytical skills, strong organizational and problem solving skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ablility to handle multiple projects/tasks and meet deadlines.