General Manager

Retail Store Manager

Ashley HomeStore - Newington, CT

Ashley HomeStores are the #1 Furniture/Bedding Retailer in America, and offer the #1 Selling Furniture Brand in America – Ashley!

Are you a highly competitive, sales driven, Sales Manager who dreams of a position that limits operational responsibilities? Tired of working somewhere that doesn't let you do what you do best? DRIVE BUSINESS! Look no further, we are an organization that limits operational responsibilities of our Sales Managers and promotes a culture of building sales teams; converting shoppers into buyers.

Primary Job Functions:

• Ensure customers are receiving the highest level of service
• Educate team on sales plans, personal sales goals, store stats and drives team to achieve them
• Lead the charge toward selling through coaching, feedback, follow-up and recognition
• Conduct motivating store meetings/pre-shift huddles
• Assist sales team through customer interaction, closing sales and making good selling business decisions
• Provide positive communication in regards to company initiatives and best practices.
• Ensure compliance in all areas to include store operational standards.

Requirements

• 3-5 years Retail Sales Management experience with a Big Box retailer
• Proven track record of meeting financial objectives
• Ability to execute plans and strategies
• Ability to positively lead, mentor and drive a successful sales team
• Proven experience in a commissioned sales environment
• Excellent communication and listening skills

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary and bonus compensation plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid training
• Health Benefits

About Ashley HomeStore: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. is the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world. Established in 1945, Ashley offers one of the industry's largest and broadest product assortments to retail partners in 123 countries. From design, through fulfillment, Ashley continuously strives to provide you, our customer, with the best values, selection and service in the furniture industry.

Our Vision: To have the best Retail Furniture Companies in Connecticut. Make everyday a positive and satisfying experience for our customers. Have proactive and happy employees who respect each other and every customer, making sure they are serviced properly and promptly. We want to satisfy the emotional aspect of our customers to best suit their furniture lifestyle needs and build lasting relations with each one of them.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Base plus aggressive bonus plan

Required education:

• High school or equivalent

Required experience:

• Sales Management: 3 years
• Retail Management: 3 years

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supervising Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
• Customer Service: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person