The ideal Assistant Sales Department Manager is skilled at using directive selling, sets and achieves sales goals and is committed to providing an exceptional customer experience. A day in the life… * Recruit, hire, train, develop and motivate your team - their success is your success * Assist the department manager in achieving department volume and productivity goals by developing and executing a business plan * Ensure salespeople are delivering outstanding customer service by teaching, coaching and leading by example * Work with the department manager to ensure merchandising and presentation standards are met * Build long lasting relationships and create a loyal customer following by actively selling on the floor * Assist the department manager in ensuring accurate inventory management and achieve shrinkage goals