SALES MANAGER IN TRAINING- SARASOTA

City Furniture • Sarasota, FL

80d • $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Manager In Training you will work in a hybrid role as a Sales Associate while participating in a structured training program designed to prepare you for a future management position. This will help you to understand the sales process, company policies and processes, and learn how to become an effective leader prior to being promoted. You'll gain experience in providing top-tier customer service and sales while learning critical leadership and operational skills from experienced managers. You will learn the role of the Showroom Manager through on-the-job training to prepare you for the future opportunity to become a Manager at City Furniture and to manage a team of associates in the showroom. The primary function of the Showroom Manager is to increase showroom sales, Customer satisfaction and Associate satisfaction while reducing unnecessary expenses through strategic initiatives and effective daily management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
• One or more years from a related environment preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as part of a flexible and accommodating full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Excel, Word, and Outlook, etc.).
• Knowledge of Google Suite (i.e. Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
• Ability to guide customers throughout the showroom for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Positive Energy.
• Goal-Oriented.
• Speaking Effectively / Listening Attentively.
• Self-Driven And Motivated.
• Customer Facing Experience.
• Relationship Management.
• Ability To Influence.
• Integrity.
• Professionalism.
• Change Receptivity.
• Technology Fluency.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced managers to learn operational and leadership skills.
• Contribute to team meetings, sharing ideas and learning from senior leaders.
• Learn and practice the responsibilities of a Showroom Manager, including daily management tasks for the showroom.
• Handle customer service issues.
• Engage with associates and guests in the showroom to drive sales, services, finance, ensure quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct training sessions with associates.
• Help solve problems in the showroom.
• Communicate and support new initiatives and processes/changes in the showroom to drive results.
• Learn and complete showroom inventory counts.
• Learn how to manage a team and drive showroom/team performance.
• Help guests design a home they'll love.
• Engage and present various home furnishings and service options.
• Navigate large showrooms and be on your feet 8 hours a day.
• Build personal connections and guide customers through the sales process.
• Assist guests in finding the best financing options.
• Convert customer interactions into successful sales.
• Create invoices and schedule deliveries.
• Prospect and account management.
• Maintain neatness of the showroom for a welcoming customer experience.
• Meet or exceed monthly sales goals and other KPIs set by management.
• Address customer concerns to ensure customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Competitive, Transparent Compensation.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Hospital, Critical Care, etc.).
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time.
• On-Site Health & Wellness Clinic (Tamarac & Plant City).
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Flexible Environment.
• 90% Promote from Within.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Associate Purchase Discount Program.
• Paid Parental Leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree