Ashley, the #1 Mattress and Furniture retailer in North America, has an immediate opening for an Associate Sales Manager. The ideal candidate is responsible for providing support to the Sales Manager and assisting with management duties as directed.
Managing all departments in the showroom as directed by the Sales Manager
Reviewing sales including margins, volume, quotas, and closing ratios while suggesting future goals
Assisting the Sales Manager with customer related issues escalating above the Guest Experience Manager
Working with the Visual Presentation Manager regarding product placement
Reporting changes in policy and other information to staff members
Providing exceptional leadership to the sales, guest experience, and visual teams as portrayed by the Sales Manager
Coaching members of the staff to build individual and team success in a professional manner
Learning about budgeted administrative costs including wages and supplies
Gaining an understanding of the performance of employees and assisting them as applicable
Ensuring complete and adequate documentation of procedures and tasks completed
Completing various report functions in a timely manner
Assisting with hiring, training, and coaching the sales team
Assisting the Sales Manager with preparing and administering performance evaluations for assigned staff
Providing timely and effective communications
Attending monthly staff meetings
Other duties as assigned, essential or otherwise
High School diploma
College degree in an aspect of Business is preferred
Ability to present an insightful understanding of the company's Mission Statement, Core Values, Customer Belief System, Differentiators, and Disciplines
Currently working in or has prior working experience in retail sales
Completed orientation and has proven sustained success in current role
Demonstrates consistent execution of the current job function as defined by the company
Must not have any disciplinary documentation on record
One year of prior management is preferred
Must be willing to relocate into any current or future market
Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to work retail hours including evenings, holidays, flexible hours and travel as needed
Ability to work every weekend
Exceptional communication and team building skills
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Base pay $39,500 plus unlimited commission earning potential