Market Leader

Description

At American Signature Inc., we believe everyone has the right to a well-furnished life. Since 1948, we have been helping families fill their homes with furniture they love. Our company includes more than 120 family-owned and operated stores. As a Market Leader you are a part of this family and critical to our success. Responsible for talent, operations, customer/brand experience and overall profitability in a market that consists of 8 - 15 stores.

This person is a leader and coach, and a champion of our culture and values. The Market Leader reports directly to the Sr. Divisional Director or VP of Sales.

Why you'll want to join our team:

• Join a historic, family-owned business that has helped furnish the lives of customers for nearly 80 years
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits & 401K plan
• Our team members are encouraged to develop and move into more challenging roles as their career progresses.
• Employee discounts at our affiliate brands which include
  - Value City Furniture, American Signature Furniture, DSW, and American Eagle Outfitters

Key Responsibilities:

• Owns the Market P&L, driving sales while managing the bottom line.
• Develops and leads a team of Store Managers providing leadership, direction and continued coaching and feedback
• Builds a talent bench by developing internal talent and attracting external talent
• Drives a high-performance culture with a customer-centric approach that achieves results
• Executes plans and delivers results against the company's long-term strategy
• Inspires and motivates teams on the company's Game Plan
• Leads change throughout the Market
• Ensures the execution of the merchandising experience throughout the Market
• Executes all selling and delivery initiatives
• Sets clear expectations and holds teams accountable to operational standards
• Keeps current on local competition to share promotional and operational insights with store teams and home office partners.
• Embody our values:
  Own It and Serve Others

The ideal candidate will have among other skills and abilities:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of multi-unit retail leadership experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents including profit and loss statements
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and team members
• Ability to effectively prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced sales environment
• Proven experience in strategic and organizational development, including the ability to attract, develop and retain best in class talent across a multi-unit environment
• Proficient using business related technology systems
• Proactive approach; identifies and solves problems
• Adaptability; flexible to changing market forces and shifting priorities
• Ability to break down complex ideas and communicate them in simple and easy to understand ways
• Desire to continuously improve