General Sales Manager

Overview

General Sales Manager – Ashley Furniture Industries

Ashley Furniture has been the largest home furnishings manufacturer for over 75 years, transforming homes worldwide. With a continually growing customer base, we are expanding by opening new stores to meet increasing demand. Our dedication to quality, style, and affordability has solidified our reputation as a trusted, recognized brand worldwide.

• Oversee all sales KPIs including volume, margin, closing ratio, sales per guest, bedding and protection.
• Handle all customer-related issues escalated above the Guest Experience Manager or Lead.
• Provide exceptional leadership with timely and effective communication to the sales, guest experience and visual teams.
• Coach staff to build individual and team success in a professional manner.
• Audit employee performance in preparation to administer performance evaluations as needed.
• Maintain budgeted administrative costs including wages and supplies.
• Ensure complete and adequate documentation of procedures and tasks completed.
• Complete various report functions in a timely manner.
• Maintain proper staffing levels for each job code in accordance with company budget levels.
• Prepare and administer performance evaluations for assigned staff.
• Coordinate and execute daily, weekly and monthly staff meetings.
• Work with the Visual Presentation Manager regarding product placement.
• Report changes in policy and other information to staff members.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma required.
• 2+ years working in the retail industry.
• 4+ years supervising in a retail industry.
• Ability to motivate employees to achieve sales KPIs.
• Ability to handle guest concerns in a timely manner.
• Ability to interview and staff a retail location.

• Health, dental benefits and vision insurance.
• Employee Discount 10% – 30%.
• Life/Disability Insurance.
• Flex Spending Account.
• 401K.
• Paid Time Off.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Sales and Business Development

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

Ashley values its diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on the basis of an individual’s skills, qualifications, merit, and business need.

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