Assistant Sales Manager

Ashley Furniture Industries

31d

About The Position

For over 80 years, Ashley Furniture has been the largest home furnishings manufacturer, transforming homes worldwide. With our customer base continuously growing, we are expanding our reach by opening more stores to meet the increasing demand. Our dedication to quality, style, and affordability has solidified our reputation as a trusted and recognized brand worldwide. Summary: The Assistant Sales Manager is responsible for providing support to the Sales Manager and assisting with management duties as directed.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
2 + years working in the retail industry
4 + years supervising in a retail industry
Previous supervisory experience required
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office
Ability to learn in-house computer programs
Ability to handle guest concerns in a timely manner
Ability to interview and staff retail location
Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge and experience in team building skills.

Responsibilities

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.