GENERAL MANAGER I Manager In Training

General Manager I Manager In TrainingAt Big Sandy Superstore, our success is based primarily on the quality of the people we hire and their commitment to delivering the Superstore Experience.We are devoted to investing in and supporting our employees and the constant improvement of our company. In fact, we strive to provide a great work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity. Big Sandy Superstore is employee-owned and service oriented.Come join one of the fastest growing, Top 100 Home Furnishings Retailers in the industry!Reports to: Regional ManagerWe have a great benefits package consisting of:Employee Stock Ownership ProgramAffordable health insurance with the 2 plan options: PPO 2000 or HSA 3000Affordable dental insurance with NO waiting period.Quality vision coverage for very little cost.$10,000 Life Insurance Policy paid in full by the company.All administrative fees for 401K Plan are paid by the company.Competitive paid time off policies.Generous employee discount on ALL merchandiseAs a General Manager you will be required to lead by example selling to our customers as well as learn the ins and outs of the General Manager role. Your duties are (but are not limited to):Work a minimum of a 48 hour weekly retail scheduleAchieve personal sales goal.Effectively and efficiently assist with managing the sales team and new hiresProvide training and set goals for sales teamCreating an extraordinary experience for our guests.Provide support to the store's Management Team whenever needed and be able to fulfill their role and duties as necessary.Great communication with the store's Management Team in regard to individual and department performance.Morning and afternoon huddle meetings with an agenda designed to motivate, inform, and educate sales professionals, as well as the management team, on sales related information.Focus on driving sales including all steps of the sales process.Ability to coach a sales professional in a one?on?one setting in regards to improvement of the sales process.Shadowing sales professionals to ensure the sales process is being followed.Ability to recognize sales professional's weaknesses during the actual sales interaction and coach them to improve upon any weaknesses.Ability to "debrief" a sales professional immediately after a sales interaction in a way that recognizes the things they did well and the areas they need to improve upon.Ability to set individual goals for sales professionals based on store goals.Constant communication with sales professionals as to where they're tracking in relation to their goals.A great passion for working with others and seeing individuals, as well as team, success.Learn all roles and functions within the store and operationsWork with the Corporate HR Department to build a great team and maintain full staffing levels within your location.Some travel will be requiredLearn to live in the numbersQualities we are looking for:High energy with an enthusiastic personality and overall great attitude towards the retail sales environment.Strong leader with a team first attitude that possesses a high level of commitment and work ethic.A reliable individual that holds themselves accountable that possesses the ability to hold others accountable.Someone that has the ability to multitask, communicate effectively with excellent time management skills.Willingness to accept a promotion at any location in the assigned region.Education and Experience:High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experiencePrevious demonstrated experience in a customer satisfaction environment preferredPrevious retail management/supervisory experience.Position TypeFull-Time/RegularWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Compensation: $60,000.00 per yearIndependent Retail Offers A Myriad Of Opportunities For People Of All BackgroundsWhen you think of jobs in retail, sales associates and store managers are probably the positions which come to mind. But what if we told you that 44% of people who work in retail don't work in sales?Retail offers flexible, collaborative careers in logistics, marketing, project management, finance, merchandising, purchasing, technical trades, and customer service — to name just a few. Retail companies are also some of the most exciting brands in the country — and they're driving the industry's innovations in customer experience.Retail Is The #1 Private-Sector Employer In The CountryIf you're seeking to make an impact from the start of your career, spark impressive change, learn new or innovative skills and most importantly, gain success in a field that rewards ambitious hard workers, retail is for you!