Sales Manager

The Dufresne Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Educational assistance

Employee discounts

Career growth

World-class training

Job summary

The Dufresne Group is seeking a Sales Manager to lead the store team, drive sales, margins, conversion and guest satisfaction. You will mentor and develop staff, set clear performance expectations, and ensure a collaborative, high-energy environment.

You’ll implement the Ashley Sales Approach, review trends, run trainings and measure results, while maintaining showroom standards and daily operations. Availability for days, evenings and weekends is required, with benefits including education

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of sales leadership experience in retail or hospitality.
• Proven ability to coach a team toward targets.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Availability for days, evenings and weekends.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in achieving store goals for sales, margin, conversion and other key measures.
• Coach and develop team members to strengthen individual and store performance.
• Build an engaged, accountable team through feedback, recognition and performance management.
• Lead team meetings, training and performance discussions.
• Coach the team on the Ashley Sales Approach, product knowledge, promotions and guest engagement.
• Review performance trends and implement action plans.
• Ensure every guest receives exceptional service.
• Partner with the General Sales Manager and Store Operations Team on store priorities.
• Maintain showroom standards and ensure policies and processes are followed.
• Support the attraction, onboarding and retention of a strong team.

Skills

Sales leadership

Coaching

Communication

Relationship building

Data interpretation

Time management

Availability

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

At The Dufresne Group, we help people create homes they love. As Canada's largest Ashley licensee, we're proud to Make Life Better for our guests, teams and communities.

What You’ll Love

• Competitive salary of $55,000-$65,000, plus quarterly bonus eligibility
• Benefits, educational assistance and employee discounts
• Career growth and world-class training
• A collaborative environment with one of Canada's Best Managed Companies

As the Sales Manager, You Will

• Lead the team in achieving store goals for sales, margin, conversion and other key measures
• Coach and develop team members to strengthen individual and store performance
• Build an engaged, accountable team through feedback, recognition and performance management
• Lead team meetings, training and performance discussions
• Coach the team on the Ashley Sales Approach, product knowledge, promotions and guest engagement
• Review performance trends and implement action plans
• Ensure every guest receives exceptional service
• Partner with the General Sales Manager and Store Operations Team on store priorities
• Maintain showroom standards and ensure policies and processes are followed
• Support the attraction, onboarding and retention of a strong team

What You Bring

• 3-5 years of sales leadership experience, preferably in retail or hospitality
• Experience coaching a team accountable for performance targets
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to interpret results and turn them into clear actions
• Post-secondary education is an asset; equivalent experience will be considered
• Availability for days, evenings and weekends
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check may be required

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