Assistant Selling Sales Manager

The Dufresne Group•Brandon, MB

68d•$54,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Dufresne Group is the largest licensee of Ashley in Canada, with locations from B.C. to Ontario. Our teams are committed to supporting our guests in finding the perfect home furnishings to help make their space a home. Ashley Canada is currently seeking an Assistant Selling Sales Manager for our Brandon store. As an Assistant Selling Sales Manager with us, you will split your time 25/75 between management activities and selling. This gives you the opportunity to play an important leadership role in the team's success through coaching and contributing to creating a fun and collaborative sales environment, while also utilizing your sales skills to support our guests and reach your personal goals.

Requirements

Post secondary education in business, marketing or related field or combination of education and related experience
3+ years of proven sales experience in a related environment
Previous supervisory experience in a team environment
Demonstrated working knowledge of MS Office products and ability to learn in-house computer programs
Excellent coaching and mentoring skills
Must be professional in appearance, with excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Must be available to work long hours standing, including days, evenings and weekends
Must be available to take and pass in-house training programs on selling and product knowledge
Must participate in continually professional development programs to improve selling skills and product knowledge
Criminal Record Check required

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed store established daily goals for sales volume, margin, performance indexes, E.S.P. sales, closing ratio average sale and NPS scores
Coach and assist Sales Team Members achieve personal sales targets in order to meet or exceed Sales Team written sales goals each month
Monitor the individual sales conversations, provide assistance as the DOD, and coach live on performance index, close ratio, average sale, ESP percentages
Train and coach Sales Team on product, upcoming promotions, selling skills, execution of company policies and administrative processes
Ensure all customers receive exceptional customer service
Ensure the overall appearance and presentation of the store, both interior and exterior, and store operating protocols are in place to make it a great shopping environment for guests
Model the environment of the showroom by modeling the company’s values
Assist in recruitment for Sales Professionals as requested, providing input into selection decisions
Develop a client/contact follow-up system
Ensure stock availability when making a sale and enters orders into system. Make approximate delivery dates clear to each client
Shop the competition on a regular basis. Maintain knowledge of their pricing, programs, products, and service
Lead Weekly, Daily meetings & Training Meetings in a manner which inspires Sales Team and ensures retention of key points

Benefits

Excellent earning potential with three different ways to earn - through the greater of provincial minimum wage for hours worked or commission based on your written sales, an hourly premium pay of $30/hour when performing management duties, and eligibility for a quarterly bonus
Average of $54,000 to $80,000+ (income may vary based on volume and location). Potential for six figure income based on individual sales volumes.
A clear progression path for your development, with the ability to move up and earn higher commissions when you reach specified sales targets
Comprehensive benefits plan
Educational assistance program
Excellent employee discounts
A fun and collaborative working environment
World class training programs for sales team members and leaders
The opportunity to work with a purpose-driven organization that is consistently ranked as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

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