<p>At American Signature Inc., we believe everyone has the right to a well-furnished life. Since 1948, we have been helping families fill their homes with furniture they love. Our company includes more than 125 family-owned and operated stores. As a Sales Manager you are a part of this family and critical to our success. The Sales Manager is responsible for people development, customer experience and driving top line sales. This role has a broad range of responsibility in store operations and reports directly to the Store Manager.</p> <p>Why you'll want to join our team:</p> <ul> <li>Generous quarterly bonus structure aligned with sales </li><li>Join a historic, family-owned business that has helped furnish the lives of customers for more than 70 years </li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits & 401K plan </li><li>Growth. Our team members are encouraged to develop and move into more challenging roles as their career progresses. </li><li>Employee discounts at our affiliate brands which include- Value City Furniture, American Signature Furniture, DSW, and American Eagle Outfitters </li></ul> <p>What your day will look like:</p> <ul> <li>Embodies our values: Serve Others and Own It </li><li>Assists in the hiring, training, and retaining of high-quality team members who exhibit our values </li><li>Assists Store Manager to ensure a deep talent bench by continuously developing internal talent and attracting external talent </li><li>Coaches sales team members on the proper behaviors needed to enhance our customer experience and drive sales results </li><li>Leads the weekly sales and training meetings </li><li>Assists Store Manager in executing the company blueprint and brand standards to keep a clean, well merchandised store </li><li>Ensures appropriate staffing levels in sales positions </li><li>Utilizes sales training to keep the sales team informed regarding, product knowledge, selling skills and operational efficiencies </li><li>Partners with the human resources team to stay on top of all training, development, and legal requirements </li></ul> <p>What will help you succeed:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience </li><li>2+ years of leadership experience </li><li>Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and team members </li><li>Proven experience in strategic and organizational development, including the ability to attract, develop and retain best in class talent </li><li>Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment </li><li>Ability to build a cohesive team and resolve conflict among team members </li><li>Proficient in business related technology systems </li><li>Track record of servant leadership; serving others and putting team goals first </li><li>Owners' mindset: takes ownership over everything within scope of responsibility while still empowering others to do the same </li><li>Proactive approach; identifies and solves problems </li><li>Adaptability; flexible to changing market forces and shifting priorities </li><li>Experience managing change in large and complex environments </li><li>Ability to break down complex ideas and communicate them in simple and easy to understand ways </li><li>Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others to higher levels of performance </li><li>Demonstrated ability to drive results in a leadership role </li><li></li></ul>