Showroom Sales Leader & Coach

Ashley Furniture HomeStore; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee discount 10%–30%

Life/Disability Insurance

Flex Spending Account

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ashley Furniture HomeStore is seeking a Selling Manager to support the Store Manager and assist with management duties across departments in the showroom. You will review sales performance, guide staff, and help with hiring, training, and evaluations.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of supervisory experience in retail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage budgets and product presentation. Flex hours and travel may be required. This role reports to Store Leadership.

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.

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 and reporting changes in policy to staff.
• Providing leadership to the sales, guest experience, and visual teams as directed by the Sales Manager.
• Coaching staff to build individual and team success in a professional manner.
• Learning about budgeted administrative costs including wages and supplies.
• Gaining understanding of employee performance and assisting them as needed.
• Ensuring complete and adequate documentation of procedures and tasks completed.
• Completing various report functions in a timely manner.
• Assisting with hiring, training, and coaching the sales team.
• Assisting 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.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Staffing & interviewing

Microsoft Office

In-house computer programs

Time management

Guest concerns handling

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ashley Furniture HomeStore is seeking a Selling Manager to support the Store Manager and assist with management duties across departments in the showroom. You will review sales performance, guide staff, and help with hiring, training, and evaluations.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of supervisory experience in retail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage budgets and product presentation. Flex hours and travel may be required. This role reports to Store Leadership.