ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER

Ashley; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer is seeking an Associate Sales Manager to support the Sales Manager in managing showroom operations. The role involves coaching staff, handling customer issues, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have retail sales experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Opportunity for advancement

401k Plan

Employee Purchase Discounts of 30% or more

Qualifications

• One year of prior management is preferred.
• Currently working in or has prior working experience in retail sales.

Responsibilities

• Managing all departments in the showroom as directed by the Sales Manager.
• Assisting the Sales Manager with customer related issues.
• Coaching members of the staff to build individual and team success.

Skills

Communication

Team Building

Education

College degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AFH- VERNON HILLS STORE (CHICAGO, ILLINOIS)
551 N Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL 60061, USA

Description

Ashley HomeStore, the #1 Mattress and Furniture retailer in North America, has an immediate opening for an Associate Sales Manager. The ideal candidate is responsible for providing support to the Sales Manager and assisting with management duties as directed.

**NOW OFFERING ON DEMAND PAY**

OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunity for advancement
• 401k Plan
• Employee Purchase Discounts of 30% or more

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Managing all departments in the showroom as directed by the Sales Manager
• Reviewing sales including margins, volume, quotas, and closing ratios while suggesting future goals
• Assisting the Sales Manager with customer related issues escalating above the Guest Experience Manager
• Working with the Visual Presentation Manager regarding product placement
• Reporting changes in policy and other information to staff members
• Providing exceptional leadership to the sales, guest experience, and visual teams as portrayed by the Sales Manager
• Coaching members of the staff to build individual and team success in a professional manner
• Learning about budgeted administrative costs including wages and supplies
• Gaining an understanding of the performance of employees and assisting them as applicable
• Ensuring complete and adequate documentation of procedures and tasks completed
• Completing various report functions in a timely manner
• Assisting with hiring, training, and coaching the sales team
• Assisting the Sales Manager with preparing and administering performance evaluations for assigned staff
• Providing timely and effective communications
• Attending monthly staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned, essential or otherwise

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES :

• College degree in an aspect of Business is preferred
• Ability to present an insightful understanding of the company’s Mission Statement, Core Values, Customer Belief System, Differentiators, and Disciplines
• Currently working in or has prior working experience in retail sales
• Completed orientation and has proven sustained success in current role
• Demonstrates consistent execution of the current job function as defined by the company
• Must not have any disciplinary documentation on record
• One year of prior management is preferred
• Must be willing to relocate into any current or future market
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work retail hours including evenings, holidays, flexible hours and travel as needed.
• Exceptional communication and team building skills

Ashley HomeStore is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ashley HomeStore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status.

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