Selling Manager

Default Brand; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Employee discount 10% - 30%

Life/Disability Insurance

Flex Spending Account

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ashley Furniture in the United States is seeking a Selling Manager to support the Sales Manager and help lead showroom operations in St. Louis, MO.

The role focuses on supervising showroom departments, driving sales performance, and coaching a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional guest experience across sales, guest experience, and visual teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2+ years working in the retail industry.
• 4+ years supervising in a retail setting.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn in-house computer programs.
• Ability to handle guest concerns in a timely manner.
• Ability to interview and staff a retail location.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in team building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all showroom departments as directed by the Sales Manager.
• Review sales metrics including margins, volume, quotas, and closing ratios.
• Assist the Sales Manager with customer-related issues escalated above the Guest Experience Manager.
• Collaborate with the Visual Presentation Manager on product placement and policy updates to staff.
• Provide leadership to sales, guest experience, and visual teams as directed by the Sales Manager.
• Coach staff to build individual and team success in a professional manner.
• Learn budgeted administrative costs including wages and supplies.
• Understand employee performance and provide assistance as needed.
• Ensure documentation of procedures and tasks is complete.
• Complete various reporting functions in a timely manner.
• Assist with hiring, training, and coaching the sales team.
• Prepare and administer performance evaluations for assigned staff.
• Provide timely and effective communications.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Retail management

Staff supervision

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Hiring and training

Budgeting

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

For over 75 years, Ashley Furniture has been the largest home furnishings manufacturer, transforming homes worldwide. With our customer base continuously growing, we are expanding our reach by opening more stores to meet the increasing demand. Our dedication to quality, style, and affordability has solidified our reputation as a trusted and recognized brand worldwide.

Summary

The Selling Manager is responsible for providing support to the Sales Manager and assisting with management duties as directed.

Responsibilities

• Managing all departments in the showroom as directed by the Sales Manager.
• Reviewing sales including margins, volume, quotas, and closing ratios while suggesting future goals.
• Assisting the Sales Manager with customer-related issues escalating above the Guest Experience Manager.
• Working with the Visual Presentation Manager regarding product placement Reporting changes in policy and other information to staff members.
• Providing exceptional leadership to the sales, guest experience, and visual teams as portrayed by the Sales Manager.
• Coaching members of the staff to build individual and team success in a professional manner.
• Learning about budgeted administrative costs including wages and supplies.
• Gaining an understanding of the performance of employees and assisting them as applicable.
• Ensuring complete and adequate documentation of procedures and tasks completed.
• Completing various report functions in a timely manner.li>
• Assisting with hiring, training, and coaching the sales team.
• Assisting the Sales Manager with preparing and administering performance evaluations for assigned staff.
• Providing timely and effective communications.
• Attending monthly staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned, essential or otherwise.

Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• 2 + years working in the retail industry
• 4 + years supervising in a retail industry
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office
• Ability to learn in-house computer programs
• Ability to handle guest concerns in a timely manner
• Ability to interview and staff retail location
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in team building skills.

What’s In It for You

When you join us, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs, which include:

• Health, dental benefits, and vision insurance
• Employee Discount from 10% - 30%
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

Ashley values its diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on the basis of an individual’s skills, qualifications, merit, and business need.

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page: Corporate Social Responsibility

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