Store Manager

Ashley Furniture Industries; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer is seeking a Store Manager to drive sales performance and customer satisfaction at our Auburn location. The Store Manager will oversee store operations, lead staff, and implement strategies for growth while ensuring compliance with company policies. This role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to creating an exceptional in-store experience. Join Ashley Furniture Industries and be part of a team that values innovation and results.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Flexible Spending Accounts

Profit Sharing

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in retail sales experience.
• Ability to manage staff and deliver on performance metrics.
• Experience in customer service and operational compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead store associates in achieving sales targets and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and policies.
• Analyze financial reports to track performance metrics.

Skills

Sales Management

Customer Relationship Management

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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The Store Manager is responsible for building and maintaining the customer relationships that are the foundation of Ashley HomeStore’s retail sales success. The incumbent develops and leads retail store associates in the implementation of the Ashley Sales Approach, performs store operations functions such as opening and closing the store, and maintains compliance with AGR policies and operating procedures to ensure the delivery of an exceptional in-store experience for every guest that results in increased store sales, profitability and customer loyalty. Success is measured by meeting and exceeding store customer satisfaction and sales targets, which include sales per guest (SPG), gross margin, Net Promoter Score (NPS) and other key performance metrics. Overall, the Store Manager contributes to the Ashley high performance culture by modeling our core values and engaging in sales management activities that keep the Ashley brand as the #1 home furnishings market leader in style, selection, quality and value.

Responsibilities

• Lead store retail sales associates in meeting and exceeding sales goals, Sales per Guest (SPG), Net Promoter Score (NPS) and other key performance metrics. Optimize guest conversion and sales tickets by ensuring the deployment of the Ashley Sales Approach.
• Maintain a visible presence on the sales floor, role modeling the selling process, personally interacting with guests and being in a position to positively impact the sales process and ensure the Ashley brand is properly represented.
• Resolve customer issues in a professional, helpful manner that strikes the proper balance between customer satisfaction and financial responsibility to the company.
• Develop and implement daily plans to create a culture of accountability and to ensure a continued focus on sales performance and other goal attainment. Use staffing-to-traffic methodologies to properly staff and manage the sales floor. Prioritize daily responsibilities and tasks.
• Ensure compliance with store operating policies and procedures, including advertising and promotions, merchandise layouts, pricing, beginning-of and end-of-day, store appearance, human resources, health and safety, etc. Maintain operational standards and office administrative routines and processes.
• Analyze daily operational and financial reports to determine store results and performance trends, and take prompt corrective action to remedy significant variance.
• Recruit, develop and lead a store team capable of supporting Ashley’s performance and growth strategies. Ensure new associates are trained for their position. Deliver timely communication through regular management and team meetings. Maximize sales associate performance by setting targets, providing coaching and feedback and using support mechanisms such as role plays, target cards and performance improvement meetings. Take corrective action when necessary. Create an engaging, positive working environment and strong selling culture; recognize and reward top performers.
• Monitors controllable expenses such as utilities, maintenance, shrinkage and cash overage/shortage.
• Demonstrate the company’s core and growth values in performance of all job functions.
  
  

At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience.

That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

Compensation: Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Annual Salary: $77,968.00 - $89,000.00. Employees are also eligible to earn monthly, quarterly, and annual incentives based upon store sales; according to historical data, if store sales targets are met, employees can expect to receive between $27,250 and $40,000, depending upon store sales volume.

Profit sharing is available to eligible employees; this discretionary program is dependent on the profitability of the company.

Benefits: When you join our family, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), Paid Holidays, 80 hours paid vacation and accrual Washington Paid Sick Leave 1 hour for every 40 hours worked up to 52 hours. Benefits may vary based on position and location, so we encourage you to speak with the recruiting team during the interview process.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

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