GENERAL MANAGER Manager In Training

General Manager I / Manager In Training Retail Furniture, Appliances, Bedding, Home Decor

Reports to: Regional Manager

Job Overview

As a General Manager you will lead the store by example in selling to customers and learn the ins and outs of the General Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Work a minimum of a 48 hour weekly retail schedule
• Achieve personal sales goal
• Assist with managing the sales team and new hires
• Provide training and set goals for sales team
• Create an extraordinary experience for guests
• Support the store’s Management Team whenever needed and be able to fulfill their role and duties as necessary
• Communicate well with the management team regarding individual and department performance
• Conduct morning and afternoon huddle meetings with an agenda to motivate, inform, and educate sales professionals and management team
• Drive sales, including all stages of the sales process
• Coach sales professionals one-on-one on improvement of the sales process
• Shadow sales professionals to ensure the sales process is followed
• Identify weaknesses during interactions and coach improvement
• Debrief after each interaction, highlighting strengths and improvement areas
• Set individual goals for sales professionals based on store goals
• Maintain constant communication with sales professionals regarding progress toward goals
• Cultivate a passion for teamwork and individual and team success
• Learn all roles and functions within the store and operations
• Work with Corporate HR to build a great team and maintain full staffing levels
• Ensure presence to support store needs as required
• Travel when required
• Live in the numbers

Qualities We Are Looking For

• High energy with an enthusiastic personality and a positive attitude toward retail sales
• Strong leader who prioritizes teamwork and possesses a high level of commitment and work ethic
• Reliable, accountable individual with ability to hold others accountable
• Excellent multitasking, communication, and time-management skills
• Willingness to accept a promotion at any location within the assigned region

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience in a customer satisfaction environment (preferred)
• Previous retail management or supervisory experience

Position Type

Full-Time / Regular

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance
• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Health Insurance – Affordable health insurance with the 2 plan options: PPO 2000 or HSA 3000
• Dental Insurance – Affordable dental insurance with no waiting period
• Vision Insurance – Quality vision coverage for very little cost
• Life Insurance – $10,000 Life Insurance Policy paid in full by the company
• 401K Plan – All administrative fees paid by the company
• Paid Time Off – Competitive paid time off policies
• Employee Discount – Generous discount on all merchandise

We 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.