Sales Manager

ZippyApp - Recruitment Marketing; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health & Retirement benefits

Discounts

Job summary

ZippyApp - Recruitment Marketing is seeking a Sales Manager for Buddy’s Home Furnishings in Elgin, Illinois. This role involves managing customers, overseeing sales efforts, and ensuring profitable operations. Applicants must be over 21 and possess strong organizational, selling, and communication skills.

The position requires two years of experience in Rent-to-Own or retail, along with effective problem-solving capabilities. This job offers a range of benefits including paid time off, health, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be over the age of 21 to drive a vehicle for work.
• Effective organizational skills are essential.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain customers.
• Meeting and exceeding target sales and revenue goals.
• Implementing sales and marketing programs.
• Managing inventory and cash assets.

Skills

Organizational skills

Selling skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Two years’ experience in Rent-to-Own or retail

Tools

POS system

Job description

Benefits

• Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
• Paid Time Off
• Closed on Sundays
• Discounts
• Health & Retirement benefits (vary depending on location)

Role Summary

Buddy’s Home Furnishings is the third‑largest Rent‑To‑Own (RTO) retail provider of furniture, appliances, electronics, and computers in the United States. Over the past five years, we have expanded aggressively, adding new company‑owned and franchised stores nationwide. The Sales Manager, along with the Credit Manager, is the second in charge after the General Manager at the individual retail 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 adhere to company policies. Training will be provided, and you will be cross‑trained in all aspects of the role. This is an in‑person job and only available physically at the specified location. You must be over the age of 21 to be considered for this position.

Principal Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain customers
• Attend to customer concerns immediately
• Implement sales and marketing programs
• Decipher, prepare and review store reports
• Meet and exceed target sales and revenue goals
• Follow monthly marketing plans and maintain internal quality control standards
• Maintain detailed operating records
• Maintain detailed records of financial services transactions
• Manage inventory and cash assets
• Prepare daily work schedules, delivery schedules, assign tasks, and enforce company policy
• Reconcile daily transactions
• Comply with all applicable federal, state and local statutes

Requirements and Responsibilities

• Must be over the age of 21 to drive a vehicle for work (insurance requirement)
• Effective organizational skills
• Established selling skills
• Good communication skills
• 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
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Routine lifting, loading, and moving of merchandise (50-300 pounds) using a dolly
• Stooping, bending, pulling, reaching, and grabbing
• Ability to traverse multiple flights of stairs while carrying furniture, appliances, and electronics
• Prolonged periods of driving and standing
• Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor climates and weather conditions

Additional Information

• Buddy’s Home Furnishings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace.
• A detailed background check, including driving history and drug screening, is required.