General Store Manager

Ashley; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus incentive-based compensation

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k - match up to 4%

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Ashley is seeking a General Sales Manager in Richmond, VA to lead a successful sales team. This role involves creating an exceptional in-store experience that enhances customer loyalty and boosts sales.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in sales management, a bachelor’s degree, and a track record of managing teams effectively. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years General Sales Management experience in retail.
• Prior experience managing a team of 25 or more associates.
• Proven track record of meeting financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a store environment reflecting company brand and procedures.
• Hire, train, and retain sales team members.
• Utilize metrics to coach desired sales behaviors.
• Analyze business trends and implement plans to maximize sales.

Skills

Sales Management

Customer Service Excellence

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Detail Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related areas

Job description

Overview

Ashley is the leader in the Home Furnishing retail industry with over 1000 retail locations worldwide! Our General Sales Managers are responsible for building a successful sales team and ensuring an exceptional in-store experience for every guest that results in increased store sales, profitability, and customer loyalty. The General Sales Manager is responsible for developing and leading a team of retail professionals in the implementation of the company’s sales approach, meeting and exceeding key performance indicators, and ensure that company policies and operating procedures are being meet.

Location & Position

Job Location: Ashley in Broad Street - Richmond, VA 23230
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Job Category: Management

Benefits

• Salary, plus weekly, monthly, and annual incentive-based compensation. Average total compensation for this position is $100,000 +
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401k -match up to 4%
• Short term disability, accidentally injury, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Purchase Discounts
• Many opportunities for development and career advancement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a store environment that reflects company brand and corporate operating procedures.
• Hires, trains, and retains the highest quality team members who exhibit energy and enthusiasm
• Coaches using the company's selling skills model with the passion to drive real action
• Uses metrics to coach the proper behaviors needed to be a world-class selling organization
• Utilizes company resources to keep associates up to date on product knowledge, selling skills and operational efficiencies.
• Leads all store activities with the highest ethical standards and demands the same from their teams
• Ensures associates are provided with the necessary tools to perform job responsibilities.
• Improve all store associate’s product-knowledge, effectiveness, and efficiency through weekly meetings with an emphasis on total customer satisfaction.
• Coach and counsel team based on results
• Analyze and measure business trends; develop and implement plans to maximize sales and meet or exceed goals and objectives.
• Ensure appropriate merchandise displays and signage.
• Continually evaluate and react to performance issues and actively recruit management and sales associates.
• Complies with security and confidentiality regarding company policies.
• Complies with company safety standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years General Sales Management, preferably in a commissioned sales or big box retail environment
• A bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related areas is preferable.
• Prior experience successfully managing a team of 25 or more associates is required.
• Proven track record of meeting financial objectives
• Ability to execute plans and strategies.
• Ability to positively lead, mentor and drive a successful sales team
• Experience in a commissioned sales environment preferred.
• Proven track record of customer service excellence
• Goal oriented – Energetically focuses efforts on meeting goals, mission, or objective.
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously