Assistant Showroom Manager (Full time) - University Place

Purple•University Place, UT

About The Position

Purple is a digitally native vertical brand focused on comfort solutions. The Assistant Showroom Manager supports the Showroom Manager by driving sales, delivering outstanding customer experiences, and helping the store achieve performance goals. The role emphasizes coaching and talent development, leading by example as a top seller, and assisting with leadership responsibilities, store opening and closing, and other supervisory duties as needed. The position works approximately 30–40 hours per week, with actual hours varying based on business needs. Compensation is $23.50 per hour, plus eligibility for monthly commissions on qualifying mattress sales according to the commission agreement.

Requirements

High school diploma required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
At least 3 years of experience working in a retail environment, ideally in a supervisory role.
Comfort learning and adapting to new technology.
Strong interpersonal communication capabilities.
Customer-service-oriented attitude.
Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively.
Desire to grow in leadership, management, team building, and problem solving.
Understanding of basic business management functions.
Enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
Proven effective communication and management competencies.
Willingness to learn and tackle new challenges.
Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Retail supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Make strategic and operational decisions aligned with Purple’s values.
Support sales and store results by applying sales strategies and meeting company performance metrics.
Partner with the Showroom Manager to establish goals, monitor progress, and track store performance.
Take ownership of personal sales and performance results and help hold the team accountable for sales performance and productivity.
Coach team members, model effective selling behaviors, and support talent development.
Help foster a positive work environment.
Follow Purple retail policies, safety requirements, and operational standards.
Use company resources to prepare and set up visual marketing displays and promotional materials.
Assist the Showroom Manager in creating a customer-centric, solution-oriented environment.
Learn and communicate product knowledge to match customer needs.
Exemplify company values, including safety, community, communication, development, accountability, and innovation.
Help open and close the store and perform additional supervisory duties as needed.
Work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.