Assistant Sales Manager- Bobs Squad

$68,000 - $68,000/Yr

Bob's Discount Furniture - Storrs, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Storrs, CT

101-250 employees

Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers

About the position

The Bobs Squad Assistant Sales Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the omnichannel sales teams at Bob's Discount Furniture. This position is responsible for managing and motivating a team to meet or exceed sales goals while ensuring adherence to the company's core values and vision. The Assistant Sales Manager acts as a liaison between Store Operations and corporate departments, maintains a strong virtual presence to drive engagement, and is accountable for the success and development of the Omnichannel Sales Associates. Additionally, this role includes responsibilities such as recruiting, training, and conducting performance assessments of team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the omnichannel sales teams and ensure they meet sales goals.
• Manage and motivate a team of sales associates.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate sales activities in accordance with company guidelines.
• Act as a liaison for Store Operations and communicate with corporate departments.
• Maintain a significant virtual presence to drive engagement and sales.
• Assist with customer experience opportunities in a timely manner.
• Recruit, hire, and train new sales associates.
• Conduct regular department meetings to review progress and company initiatives.
• Complete annual reviews and assess the performance of associates.
• Partner with Human Resource Management for employee discipline and orientations.

Requirements

• Proven ability to use sound judgment and decision making.
• Proven ability to analyze complex problems and recognize root causes.
• Proven ability to set clear goals and expectations.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and utilize communication tools appropriately.
• Proven ability to exceed customer satisfaction.
• Proven ability to manage and improve processes.
• Proven ability to manage and develop talent.
• Proven ability to motivate self and others.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to use critical thinking.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Virtual sales leadership experience.
• Proven experience coaching and mentoring sales associates.
• Ability to analyze sales data and create action plans for improvement.
• 2-5 years managerial experience preferably in a sales environment.

Benefits

• Nationally provided Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Days, Holidays, work anniversary and Birthday
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance
• Employer-paid basic Life Insurance with the option to add Voluntary Life Insurance
• Financial Planning and Voluntary Legal Benefits
• Wellness Plans
• Generous Employee Discount starting on the first day
• Additional Employee Discounts through the Hays Perks discount program