Sales Manager

Buddy's Home Furnishings; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Buddy's Home Furnishings in Decatur, Georgia, is hiring a Sales Rep to manage store activities and customer relations. The Sales Rep will support the General Manager in ensuring company standards and profitability while implementing marketing programs and reporting.

Candidates should have strong selling and communication skills, and be able to handle multiple priorities. A minimum of two years of relevant experience is required. This position involves significant physical activity, including the ability to lift heavy merchandise.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
• Regular and consistent attendance, including nights and weekends as business dictates.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain customers swiftly.
• Prepare and review store reports diligently.
• Implement sales and marketing programs effectively.

Skills

Effective organizational skills

Established selling skills

Good communication skills

Handle multiple priorities simultaneously

Learn and become proficient in POS system

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Education

Two years’ experience with Rent-to-Own, retail or other business

Job description

Position Title: Sales Rep

Reports to: General Manager

Status: Hourly

The Sales Manager along with the Credit Manager are the second in charge at the individual branch location. The Sales Manager performs a wide variety of job functions at the direction of the General Manager, assisting and coordinating store activities to ensure safe, professional and profitable operations. The Sales Manager is accountable for meeting company objectives; maintain company quality standards and adhering to company policies.

Principal Accountabilities

• Acquire and Maintain Customers
• Attend to customer concerns immediately
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state and local statutes
• Decipher, prepare and review store reports
• Ensure adequate availability of merchandise at all times
• Fill out paperwork for submission to corporate support
• Follow monthly marketing plans and maintain internal quality control standards
• Implement sales and marketing programs
• Maintain detailed operating records
• Maintain detailed records of financial services transaction
• Managing inventory and cash assets
• Make sure all merchandise is priced
• Prepare daily work schedules, delivery schedules, assign tasks, enforce company policy
• Reconcile daily transactions
• All other duties deemed necessary for effective by store management

Requirements For Sales Manager

• Effective organizational skills
• Established selling skills
• Good communication skills
• Handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Learn and become proficient in POS system
• Maintain professional appearance
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in person and over the phone with employees and customers
• Negotiate and resolve conflict
• Plan, organize, delegate, coordinate and follow up various tasks and assignments
• Recognize and solve problems
• Must have proficient navigational skills with a satisfactory driving record and meet insurability requirements
• Regular and consistent attendance, including nights and weekends as business dictates

Education And Experience

• Two years’ experience with Rent-to-Own, retail or other business emphasizing customer service, account management, sales and merchandising.

General Physical Requirements

• Position routinely requires lifting, loading, moving, and using a dolly for merchandise 50-300 pounds
• Stooping, bending, pulling, climbing, reaching and grabbing as required
• Must be able to traverse multiple flights of stairs while carrying furniture, appliance, and electronics
• Prolonged driving and standing
• Must be able to work in and outdoors in a variety of climates and weather conditions.