Assistant Sales Manager

• Location: United States (On-site, Retail Showroom)
• Employment Type: Full-Time

We are hiring for one of our clients, a well-established organization in the home furnishings retail sector. The Assistant Sales Manager will support the Sales Manager in overseeing showroom operations and assisting with daily management responsibilities. This role plays a key part in driving sales performance, supporting team development, and ensuring a strong customer experience.

• Manage all showroom departments as directed by the Sales Manager
• Review sales performance metrics, including margins, volume, quotas, and closing ratios, and assist in setting future goals
• Support the resolution of customer-related issues that elevate beyond the Guest Experience Manager
• Collaborate with the Visual Presentation Manager on product placement and showroom standards
• Communicate policy updates and operational changes to staff members
• Provide strong leadership to sales, guest experience, and visual teams in alignment with management direction
• Coach and mentor team members to support individual and team success
• Gain working knowledge of budgeted administrative costs, including wages and supplies
• Monitor employee performance and provide guidance and support as needed
• Ensure proper documentation of procedures and completed tasks
• Complete required reports accurately and within established timelines
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and coaching of sales staff
• Support the preparation and delivery of performance evaluations for assigned team members
• Maintain timely, clear, and effective communication across teams
• Attend monthly staff meetings and other required leadership sessions
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• High school diploma required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in the retail industry
• Minimum 4 years of supervisory experience in a retail environment
• Prior people-management or leadership experience required
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to learn and use internal computer systems
• Strong ability to address and resolve customer concerns efficiently
• Experience interviewing, hiring, and staffing retail teams
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of team-building and coaching practices
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee discount ranging from 10% to 30%
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on skills, qualifications, merit, and business needs, without discrimination.