Ashley Furniture Orem , UT 84057
Posted 2 weeks ago
The Sales Manager primary responsible for managing and driving sales and margin in alignment with the financial plan of the retail store by managing a sales team.
The Sales Manager must also assist Store Manager in building and supporting a high performing sales culture, maintaining a strategic view of store talent needs, recruiting and developing sales staff, role model Ashley's Culture and Vision to create strong brand perception to become destination of choice for home furnishing needs.
The Sales Manager is a role model for building and maintaining guest relationships that are the foundation of the Company's retail sales success. This position will work to develop and lead retail sales associates in the implementation of the Company's sales approach, perform store operations functions such as opening and closing the store, and maintain compliance with the Company's policies and operating procedures to ensure the delivery of an exceptional in-store experience for every guest that results in increased store sales, profitability and guest loyalty
The Sales Manager may be expected to provide full leadership over the store at any point in absence of the Store Manager.
Scope:
Plant/Retail Locations:
All Ashley Locations
Staff:
Direct responsibility for approximately 3-40 people
Expense Budget:
None
Complexity:
Applies professional/managerial principles and judgement, within overall direction established by senior management; performs advanced troubleshooting or analysis; uses judgement to select from multiple known alternatives; frequent interaction to provide detailed procedural explanations or technical responses and/or occasional contact to negotiate basic agreements.
Primary Job Functions
o Cultivate a positive and collaborative work environment that fosters high performance and low turnover.
o Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and development opportunities.
o Strategic Engagement - e.g. Huddles that align every decision in the store with the company Strategy.
o Understand and facilitate the offer/ event and prepares the store team to maximize the results of every promotional event.
o Conducts daily sales role playing and product education for all sales associates - is an expert in both selling and the product being sold.
o Focused on development of critical strategic categories and offers - specifically bedding, product protection and financing.
o Sell consistently to every guest and align selling strategy with company standards (e.g. We are not a discount seller)
o Provide relevant insights on offers, assortment and selling process/ standards, etc. to ensure success is expanded.
o Visual presentation (e.g. knowing what "good" looks like and partnering with the visual team to optimize) and consistent maintenance of the store.
o Ensures standards are being followed by every associate in every part of the store - including every associate delivering the standard greet.
o Assortment optimization (e.g. velocity walks/ optimizing the floor to win in the local market) oHighly visible and present on the floor and engaged with guests and sales associates in order to win business the right way.
o Develops understanding of P&L to support lever pulling/ strategic/ operational decisions.
o Develops understanding to support of other operational areas (e.g. inventory management, warehouse ops, other ops)
o Customer engagement/ full customer lifecycle management.
Secondary Job Functions
Maintain reliable attendance.
Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup.
Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.
Education:
Experience:
2 years' experience in retail sales, Required
Supervisory/Management experience
Licenses or
Certifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong knowledge of furniture products and styles
Strong business knowledge with basic financial acumen
Exceptional relationship building skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Effective time management and organizational skills
Work independently as well as in a team environment
Analytical and problem solving skills
Maintain confidentiality
Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement
Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints
Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, internet
Proficient with various mobile devices
Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment
Work professionally with customers and co-workers to efficiently serve our customers, treating both with enthusiasm and respect
Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external customers
Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries
Schedule Expectations
1.Occasional Domestic Travel
2.Flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary.
Job Competencies
1.Ethics and values
2.Integrity and trust
Ashley Furniture