Sales Manager - Ellenton, FL

At the Furniture Warehouse, we are always interested in talented people. You'll find a rewarding environment with friendly co-workers at all of our locations. We offer many benefits as an employee. Below are openings that we are currently hiring for:

• Train and develop sales associates on product knowledge, selling techniques, and customer service
• Work with sales team to maximize sales and profitability
• Attain both personal and store goals in sales volume and related revenue metrics
• Management coverage of the store location, including opening and close of the store
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge about furniture products
• Ensures customers are serviced at the highest level of satisfaction through quality service/products, courteous employees and quick response to needs
• Analyze and process customer orders accurately
• Provide outstanding customer services before and after the sale
• Ensure that furniture is delivered to customers in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 2 years in sales management or assistant store management in a retail setting
• Demonstrated success of past commission sales, preferably in furniture
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage a team
• Ability to move furniture for product demonstration
• All applicants are subject to background checks

• Ranges from $45,000-$60,000 per year through a combination of salary, commission and bonuses

• Maintain a working knowledge of the company products and policies
• Stay up to date on advertised sales events and financing promotions
• Greet customers, respond to questions and provide outstanding customer service
• Assist customers in purchasing decisions, in particular room selections and design/style decisions
• Present and explain promotions to customers, special financing plans, delivery procedures, and warranties
• Input sales tickets into the retail software system per company guidelines
• Coordinate delivery between the customer and the distribution/delivery system
• Expedite the resolution of customer concerns to maximize satisfaction
• Ensure an orderly appearance throughout the sales floor by cleaning, straightening, and maintaining merchandise
• Assist in maintaining and safeguarding an accurate inventory
• Meet selling requirements and follow all rules as written in the company floor rules and sales guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma/GED
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication, verbal and written, listening, and follow-up skills
• Ability to move furniture for product demonstration
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish helpful
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

• Ranges from $45,000-$55,000 per year average (top performers earning $70,000 - $80,000+) through commission, bonuses, and spiffs; guaranteed $120 per day ($15 per hour)
• Our sales associates earn monthly bonuses, plus participate in sales contest throughout the year
• Aggressive commission schedules (unlimited earning potential)