Sales Manager – Major Appliances

Nebraska Furniture Mart•Des Moines, IA

7d•$68,000 - $84,000

About The Position

NFM’s Sales Manager is responsible for managing and developing the performance of the sales staff. Their goal is to ensure that the customer sales survey and key results are met. Your work will directly impact our ability to help people create a lifestyle they love, for the people they love—because that’s what we love.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, sales/marketing, related area or equivalent experience
3 years of supervisory or management experience
2 years of sales experience (retail sales experience in a true selling environment is preferred)
PC experience with Microsoft Office proficiency is preferred
Ability to train, coach and develop staff. Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills. Excellent negotiation skills. Decision making, problem solving, and time management skills. Professional appearance, Positive attitude, sense of urgency, desire to grow, team player and caring
Depending on division, valid driver’s license and ongoing, acceptable driving record
Ability to work nights and/or weekends. Ability to work night, weekend and/or early morning hours based on business needs
Pre-employment screening includes, but isn’t limited to, criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Experience as an NFM shadow trainer preferred. Product knowledge is preferred
English/Spanish bilingual speakers preferred

Responsibilities

Recruit: Interview and hire sales staff to meet designated staffing levels
Manage: Conduct performance reviews, weekly department meetings, monthly one-on-ones and create staff schedules to meet customer needs
Observe: Monitor sales staff and provide feedback, recognition and coaching to ensure they’re meeting sales performance measures
Coach: Train sales staff on product knowledge and selling skills
Improve: Actively work on process improvements and attend/participate in all scheduled training events
Resolve: Assist sales staff with merchandise questions and issues with external customers
Maintain: Uphold the mission and critical measures of the department, control expenses, turnover and complete staff paperwork accurately and timely

Benefits

Same day pay - access to your earned pay on-demand, when you need it the most
Competitive pay - generous annual increases up to 7%
Inclusive culture – Because everyone who works or shops at NFM should feel right at home
Health, dental, vision, life Insurance, short and long term disability
Paid holidays (upon hire) and paid time off (after 90 days)
Staff discount on merchandise (Collectively, NFM staff have saved almost $2 million on purchases in the last 12 months)
Virtual and in-person career development opportunities at all levels
Paid community volunteer opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
You’ll start saving for your retirement immediately in NFM’s 401(k) and you’re eligible for company match after one year. NFM’s 401(k) also offers Berkshire Stock as an investment option