Department Manager Job in Iowa City 52240, Iowa US

Office Depot has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic Department Manager.  As a member of the management team, you will be responsible for supervising a specific area of the store including: Customer Service, Sales or Operations.  You will promote customer satisfaction, working to provide the total solution while assisting our customers with their buying decisions. Additionally, this individual provides support to the store management team; performing manager-on-duty functions and is responsible for opening and closing the store.   The Department Manager will be responsible to observe, coach and provide feedback to associates on their use of the 5-Step Selling Process.  You will also be responsible to achieve departmental and store established goals for planned sales and profit. You provide input and feedback for the completion of performance appraisals, and assist with the delivery as well as the developmental feedback to the associate.  The Department Manager also participates in the interviewing and selection process of newly hired associates who will be assigned within the Department Managers area of responsibility.   The Sales Department Manager directs and supervises daily activities to ensure merchandise presentation, signage, price changes, displays and ad sets are in place per guidance.   The Operations Department Manager is primarily responsible for Receiving, Cash Office, DM/LP audits, damaged and discontinued merchandise, etc. The Services Department Manager is responsible for Design Print and Ship, Tech Depot Services, Front End, Etc. Qualifications: ·    High School or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.·    One to two years experience, including management or supervisory experience in Retail. ·    Must possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, which are necessary to establish a selling relationship with customers and model skills for direct reports.·    Must be able to effectively lead and manage others in a professional environment.·    Must be able to plan, prioritize and implement detailed instructions in a timely and efficient manner, working independently, as well as with others.·    Must possess the ability to use computers and technology for information, and to access information necessary to complete the job.·    Ability to work a flexible work schedule as business dictates. We Offer:·    Best-In-Class Office Products & Services·    Excellent Benefits & Development Programs·    Innovative, High-Performance Company Working in our stores provides you with unlimited possibilities to start or expand your career.  SELL MORE – EARN MORE with our performance based sales incentives!