Retail Sales Leader in Training

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses; Watchung (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses is seeking a seasoned retail leader to oversee sales associates, operations and financial performance in a high-volume showroom. You will train and coach a high-performing team, set objectives, and drive merchandising to create an attractive customer experience.

The role requires managing schedules including nights, weekends and holidays, and a proven track record of sales success in retail. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of leadership experience in retail management in a high volume environment.
• Professional leader with excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Computer skills and the ability to learn new programs.
• Desire to succeed within a revenue-driven atmosphere.
• Proven track record of sales success in a retail environment.
• Flexibility to work a retail schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of sales associate performance, sales, operations and financial performance and implement individual and team goals.
• Train and develop a high performing sales team.
• Coordinate the operation of the showroom by establishing goals for sales consultants.
• Set objectives, plan, organize, and direct sales associates to meet objectives and maximize their potential.
• Coach each sales consultant to establish realistic sales goals for each month and develop an action plan; offer advice, support, and motivation.
• Monitor each consultant's daily performance and compare it with that month's objective.
• Maximize merchandising efforts by using displays, signage, and store layout to be attractive and welcoming.
• Strong mentoring, coaching and development skills with the ability to motivate teams to achieve results.
• Assist sales consultants in the selling process whenever needed; enhance the customer shopping experience.
• Perform additional functions that may be assigned at the discretion of management.

Skills

Leadership

Sales leadership

Communication

Retail operations

Coaching

Education

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses is seeking a seasoned retail leader to oversee sales associates, operations and financial performance in a high-volume showroom. You will train and coach a high-performing team, set objectives, and drive merchandising to create an attractive customer experience.

The role requires managing schedules including nights, weekends and holidays, and a proven track record of sales success in retail. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.