Retail Store Manager

Scandinavian Designs I Dania Furniture is looking for a Store Manager!

Location: 600 Francisco Blvd. W. San Rafael

Position: Exempt/Salary

Job Type: Full-time / Permanent

Training Wage: $2,884.62 to $3,076.92 paid bi-weekly for three months

Post Training Rate: Annual base pay of $20,000, PLUS a percentage of personal sales, PLUS a percentage of store sales on uncapped commission!

What You'll Be Doing

• Inspire and create satisfied customers through honest, knowledgeable, and ethical selling practices.
• Maximize sales growth, profitability, manage a team of sales associates, sales managers, and warehouse associates in a commission-based sales environment.
• Communicate a compelling vision and operating plan with enthusiasm and clarity to your team, customers and community.
• Provide, train and coach team members on excellent and wholehearted customer service with a positive, knowledgeable, and consultative approach.
• Lead by example to create a positive team atmosphere dedicated to the company's mission of being recognized for the highest level of customer and team member satisfaction.
• Become an expert in our products and services through active self-led learning and company-led product and service training.
• Set energizing sales goals, always striving to improve and create a culture that inspires associates in an encouraging and supportive way. Always actively seek feedback and practice new habits of success.
• Store Manager responsibilities include and not limited to:
  • Process sales including cash and credit, service and refund transactions accurately
  • Perform transactions in our sales and inventory system (POS), complete customer orders, taking payments, and schedule delivery dates for customers
  • Greet our clients and answer our phones in a prompt, warm, professional and polite manner
  • Process all after-sale service issues with empathy and by following company policy
  • Assist in daily opening and/or closing procedures for store in accordance with policy.
  • Perform a daily review of your open invoices to ensure accuracy and timely follow up with customers. 100% accuracy on order input and customer comments is our goal to ensure we are managing expectations
• Demonstrate effective de-escalation tactics when working with angry or dissatisfied customers. Work quickly and accurately to find resolutions when problems arise
• Maintain excellent appearance of the showroom and all store facilities
• Support the warehouse, store support and delivery drivers as needed
• Tag furniture, write service orders, answer phones and inquiries, check inventory, assist with assemblies and other duties as assigned
• Keep all employees informed on changes from the HQ, General Manager of Sales, Regional General Managers and read and respond to company communications
• Follow through on emails designated to you within the same day
• Take responsibility for disciplinary actions on-site and be a proactive in the staffing needs of the store

Who You Are:

• 1 - 2+ years or more in sales in a management role, retail and customer service experience encouraged.
• Excellent communication skills and professional sales presentation and strong understanding of management practices.
• Able to read product and transaction information.
• The Store Manager is available to work a combination of days, evenings and weekends.
• Schedule includes weekends, some evenings, holiday work, inventory and other busy times.
• Able to successfully complete the pre-employment background check and drug check.
• Standing and walking most of the day.
• Some lifting and assisted lifting for floor displays and merchandise settings (30 lbs.).
• Some bending, kneeling and stooping.
• Light cleaning, vacuuming and dusting.
• Working with hand tools for assemblies.
• Occasional travel to customer sites and meetings.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Management experience in customer service, retail sales, interior design or consulting preferred and not required.

Scandinavian Designs Furniture - Dania Furniture Offers:

• Benefits for Full-time Associates* including:
  • Opt-in for Health benefits, Dental, Vision and Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401k
• Work life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Regular schedule
• Generous merchandise discounts
• Pet Insurance.
• Tuition Assistance

*Benefits eligibility depends on scheduled hours.

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Who We Are

A family business 60+ years in the making, with +50 furniture showrooms and +700 employees across the U.S. Our sister-brands Scandinavian Designs and Dania Furniture are a contemporary home furnishings destination rooted in a love for Nordic culture, modern design and quality craftsmanship. We offer extensive product and sales training to facilitate career growth. Our compensation includes a competitive pay program, comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

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