What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER position at Dufresne Spencer Group?
Ashley HomeStore, the #1 Mattress and Furniture retailer in North America, has an immediate opening for an Associate Sales Manager. The ideal candidate is responsible for providing support to the Sales Manager and assisting with management duties as directed.
**NOW OFFERING ON DEMAND PAY**
OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Opportunity for advancement
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Retirement Benefits
- 401k Plan
- Employee Purchase Discounts of 30% or more
KEY JOB 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
- 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
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- High School diploma
- College degree in an aspect of Business is preferred
- Ability to present an insightful understanding of the company’s Mission Statement, Core Values, Customer Belief System, Differentiators, and Disciplines
- Currently working in or has prior working experience in retail sales
- Completed orientation and has proven sustained success in current role
- Demonstrates consistent execution of the current job function as defined by the company
- Must not have any disciplinary documentation on record
- One year of prior management is preferred
- Must be willing to relocate into any current or future market
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to work retail hours including evenings, holidays, flexible hours and travel as needed.
- Ability to work every weekend.
- Exceptional communication and team building skills
Ashley HomeStore is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ashley HomeStore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status.
