What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager in Training (MIT) position at The Wellsville Group dba Ashley HomeStore?
Ashley – Cleveland Market
Manager In Training (MIT)
The Wellsville Group, dba Ashley HomeStore is a successful top 10 Ashley HomeStore/Ashley Outlet licensee that operates throughout Western & Central New York (Buffalo to Syracuse & the southern tier), throughout Northeast Ohio (Cleveland suburbs, Akron & Canton) & Central Pennsylvania (Johnstown & Altoona). Our vision is to "Delight our guests, turn houses into homes & change lives for the better, together."
If you are energetic, self-motivated, positive, have a competitive spirit & a passion for developing not just yourself, but others as well, then we want to speak with you!
As a Manager in Training you will learn about our company & industry, you will be responsible for driving sales volume & assisting the Sales Management team in overall operational efficiency & staff development. After 6 to 12 months, a successful MIT will advance to such opportunities as Selling Sales Manager, Assistant General Manager or General Manager of an outlet or showroom location.
Why The Wellsville Group?
- Retail Stability - we have been in the furniture business over 55 years
- Retail Growth - as an Ashley licensee, we are still growing & opening locations
- Core Values - We live & breathe our Vision, Mission & Values
- Competitive Salary Quarterly Bonuses
- Medical Insurance - we offer a variety of options for medical, vision & dental coverage
- Paid Time Off - we work hard, but encourage our team members to recharge. We offer 3 paid holidays 2 personal days along with paid time off that increases over tenure
- Generous Employee Discount
- Professional Development - we invest in you & offer ongoing training opportunities
- Long Term Career Growth - We prefer to promote from within. All of our Area Managers & upper leadership have worked their way up through the ranks.
What you will do:
- Assist sales team with closing sales while making good selling business decisions
- Meet the needs & wants of every guest to create a satisfied guest experience
- Conduct motivating professional development & huddles
- Energize & motivate staff through positive communication & provide clear direction on delegation of responsibilities
- Conduct weekly individual sales associate meetings reviewing performance
- Promote & adhere to the Company’s Vision, Mission & Values at all times
What we're looking for:
- Professional & efficient oral & written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, sense of ethics & confidentiality
- Adaptability, dependability resourcefulness, critical thinking, attention to detail & organized
- Ability to educate & motivate employees & establish & maintain effective working relationships
- Must be able to lift, scoop, bend, push or pull up to 75 lbs. (with assistance) in manual demonstration of merchandise
- Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends, & holidays
- 2 to 4 years proven experience in either retail management or commission sales environment, preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing & able to work a full time retail schedule that may include working evenings, weekends & minor holidays?
- How would you like someone from our Talent Acquisition team to contact you initially? By email, text or phone call?
Experience:
- commission sales: 2 years (Preferred)
- supervisory or management: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000