Assistant Sales Manager

TDGCorporate; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer in Kitchener is seeking an Assistant Sales Manager to support its sales team and enhance customer service. This role requires a background in sales management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coach a team. Candidates should have post-secondary education and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Competitive earning potential and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Benefits

Excellent earning potential through commission

Comprehensive benefits plan

Educational assistance program

Employee discounts

World class training programs

Qualifications

• 5 years of proven sales experience in a related environment.
• Previous supervisory experience in a team environment.
• Outstanding communication and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Set sales goals for each Sales Associate.
• Develop sales plans and strategies with Sales Associates.
• Ensure all guests receive exceptional customer service.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Service

Management Experience

Leadership Experience

Computer Literacy

Education

Post-secondary education in business or marketing

Tools

MS Office

Google Docs

Job description

Overview

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.

If you are guest-centric, goal-oriented and want to Make Life Better for our guests and our communities, then we want you on the Ashley Canada team.

Ashley Canada is currently seeking an Assistant Sales Manager for our Kitchener store located at 655 Fairway Rd S.

As an Assistant Sales Manager with us you will split your time 50/50 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.

Ashley is committed to investing in our team members; we offer :

• Excellent earning potential with three different ways to earn - through commission based on your written sales, an hourly premium pay of $30 / hour when performing management duties and eligibility for a quarterly bonus
• 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 and 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

As the Assistant Sales Manager you will

• Set sales goals for each Sales Associate with the General Sales Manager
• Meet or exceed established goals both on a personal and team basis
• Develop sales plans and strategies with Sales Associates and monitor their progress
• Train and coach Sales Associates on products, upcoming promotions, selling skills and administration
• Ensure all guests receive exceptional customer service
• Motivate sales team to meet or exceed expectations
• Recruit, hire, train and coach Sales Associates
• Develop a customer contact follow-up system to maintain & grow a personal customer base
• Follow up with all customer contacts made but not closed after the initial visit
• Shop the competition on a regular basis. Maintain knowledge of their pricing programs, products and service

As a successful candidate you will have the following

• Post-secondary education in business, marketing or related field, or combination of education and related experience
• 5 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
• Outstanding communication, coaching and relationship building skills
• Must be available to work days, evenings and weekends
• Criminal Record Check required

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills

Sales Experience, Customer Service, Google Docs, Management Experience, Math, Millennium, Retail Sales, Computer Literacy, Telecommunication, Sales Management, Leadership Experience, Retail Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1