Assistant Branch Manager

Havertys Furniture; Pineville (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid comprehensive training

401(k) with company match 4%

Premier medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. in Pineville, NC seeks an Assistant Branch Manager to partner with the store manager and groom for promotion to Branch Manager.

You will lead a team, deliver exceptional customer experiences, coach staff, and drive sales while ensuring store operations run smoothly. The role emphasizes selling, training, merchandising, inventory control, and leadership development, with a 5-day work week including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Retail sales management experience required or strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED; college preferred.
• Love for sales, creating happiness with customers, and building relationships.
• Experience in furniture/interior design is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team members to deliver the Havertys customer home story.
• Delight customers with design services and exceptional service.
• Represent the Havertys brand with professional communication and appearance.
• Coach and develop teams to maintain a positive store environment.
• Promote design services and recruit top talent for the store.
• Support leadership with new initiatives and training.
• Deliver top results with a proactive, solution-driven approach.
• Lead by example and motivate associates.

Skills

Retail sales management

Leadership

Communication

Training

Merchandising

Inventory control

Operations management

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

College education preferred

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company: Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc

Location: Pineville, NC, USA

Job Description

As an Assistant Branch Manager, you will partner with an experienced Havertys Manager while being groomed for promotion to Branch Manager, and the leadership of your own Havertys Furniture Store. You will deliver world‑class service to customers, create a professional experience for team members by removing obstacles, providing support, and ensuring that teams feel empowered. You will sharpen your management leadership skills and experience by selling, coaching, training, merchandising, controlling inventory, and overseeing operations while advancing your career with one of the most respected names in retail, Havertys Furniture, Inc.

Compensation

Base salary of $60,000 plus bonus potential based on branch performance.

Schedule

Required to work 5 days a week. Retail hours include nights and weekends: 10 am – 7 pm Monday – Saturday and 12 pm – 6 pm Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team members to bring the vision of customers’ homes to life by furnishing happiness.
• Delight customers by offering personalized design, quality home furnishings, and an outstanding customer experience, while demonstrating commitment to team members.
• Represent the Havertys brand through polished communication, personal appearance, and professionalism.
• Demonstrate the Havertys values—Customer Focus, Integrity, Quality, Teamwork—while embracing our history and heritage.
• Coach, lead, and develop teams to promote a positive and dynamic store environment.
• Promote our complimentary design service to showcase passion for interior design.
• Attract, train, and develop top talent at all levels of our ever‑changing business.
• Support the Leadership team with new initiatives and training.
• Deliver top results with a positive attitude, regardless of obstacles.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to complex priorities and produce detailed, operationally sound results.
• Lead by example and ensure Havertys associates feel supported and inspired.

Benefits

• Paid comprehensive training.
• 401(k) program with a company match of 4 %.
• Generous benefits package with premier medical, dental, and vision partners.
• Paid time‑off including vacation, sick time, personal days, and company holidays.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• Community give‑back opportunities.
• Substantial associate discount on merchandise.
• Bonus program for team‑member referrals.
• Educational financial assistance.
• Complimentary health and wellness program.

Qualifications

• Retail sales management experience.
• College education preferred; high school / GED or equivalent required. 1–3 years related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is acceptable.
• A love for sales, creating happiness with customers, and building lasting relationships.
• Furniture and interior design experience is a major plus.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Proven ability to motivate, influence, and inspire yourself and others.
• Computer literacy.
• Enjoyment of details and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Integrity, honesty, and leadership.

Work Environment

• Beautifully appointed showrooms with a 140‑year company heritage; fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment; business professional dress code.
• Required to work 5 days a week. Retail hours are 10 am – 7 pm Monday – Saturday and 12 pm – 6 pm Sunday.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting and moving of furniture items using team lifting and/or available tools; some items weigh 150 + pounds.
• Maneuver effectively around the gallery floor, stock room, and office.
• Prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and bending.

Disclaimer

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon the request of his/her supervisor.

Havertys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havertys does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.