General Sales Manager

Ashley is the leader in the Home Furnishing retail industry with over 1000 retail locations worldwide! Our General Sales Managers are responsible for building a successful sales team and ensuring an exceptional in-store experience for every guest that results in increased store sales, profitability, and customer loyalty. The General Sales Manager is responsible for developing and leading a team of retail professionals in the implementation of the company’s sales approach, meeting and exceeding key performance indicators, and ensure that company policies and operating procedures are being meet.What we offer:Salary, plus weekly, monthly, and annual incentive-based compensation. Average total compensation for this position is $100,000 +Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical, Dental, Vision benefits401k -match up to 4%Short term disability, accidentally injury, and life insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramsEmployee Purchase DiscountsMany opportunities for development and career advancementEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Maintains a store environment that reflects company brand and corporate operating procedures.Hires, trains, and retains the highest quality team members who exhibit energy and enthusiasmCoaches using the company's selling skills model with the passion to drive real actionUses metrics to coach the proper behaviors needed to be a world-class selling organizationUtilizes company resources to keep associates up to date on product knowledge, selling skills and operational efficiencies.Leads all store activities with the highest ethical standards and demands the same from their teamsEnsures associates are provided with the necessary tools to perform job responsibilities.Improve all store associate’s product-knowledge, effectiveness, and efficiency through weekly meetings with an emphasis on total customer satisfaction.Coach and counsel team based on resultsAnalyze and measure business trends; develop and implement plans to maximize sales and meet or exceed goals and objectives.Ensure appropriate merchandise displays and signage.Continually evaluate and react to performance issues and actively recruit management and sales associates.Complies with security and confidentiality regarding company policies.Complies with company safety standardsPosition Requirements:5+ years General Sales Management, preferably in a commissioned sales or big box retail environmentA bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related areas is preferable.Prior experience successfully managing a team of 25 or more associates is required.Proven track record of meeting financial objectivesAbility to execute plans and strategies.Ability to positively lead, mentor and drive a successful sales teamExperience in a commissioned sales environment preferred.Proven track record of customer service excellenceGoal oriented – Energetically focuses efforts on meeting goals, mission, or objective.Excellent communication and listening skillsStrong attention to detailEffectively work on multiple projects simultaneously #J-18808-Ljbffr ASHLEY