Bedding Brand Expert & Field Training Lead

Ashley Global Retail; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. is seeking a Bedding Specialist to serve as the brand expert for our in‑house mattress portfolio, including Nectar and DreamCloud, supporting Mattress Firm accounts.

You'll onboard new employees and maintain a cadence of visits to ensure sales associates are experts in our products. Responsibilities include training delivery, field visits, collaboration with leadership, and providing field insights to guide strategic direction and brand presentation in retail

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent mix of education and sales experience.
• 3–5 years of retail sales and sales management experience or distribution center background.
• Experience in furniture or bedding retail preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead training for new Mattress Firm hires, introducing in-house lineups and ensuring staff are sales-ready from day one.
• Execute regular store visits to maintain proficiency and promote unique value propositions of current and upcoming lines.
• Collaborate with Mattress Firm leadership to align on performance goals and participate in divisional meetings.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Sales management experience

Training experience

Product knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. is seeking a Bedding Specialist to serve as the brand expert for our in‑house mattress portfolio, including Nectar and DreamCloud, supporting Mattress Firm accounts.

You'll onboard new employees and maintain a cadence of visits to ensure sales associates are experts in our products. Responsibilities include training delivery, field visits, collaboration with leadership, and providing field insights to guide strategic direction and brand presentation in retail