Assistant Selling Manager in Training - CT Area
FDE LLC, d/b/a Ashley Northeast · New Haven, CT · 3 wk ago
Business Development$60k–$110k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Assistant Selling Manager plays a key role in leading and developing the sales team. You will be responsible for creating a productive, guest-focused environment while actively engaging on the sales floor and supporting the store’s daily operations.
Responsibilities
- Sales and Team Leadership:
- Support sales of merchandise, accessories, and protection plans
- Achie or exceed individual and store-wide sales targets
- Actively engage with guests and guide team members during the sales process
- Maintain visibility on the sales floor (Position to Impact) to assist both customers and staff
- Build team confidence by mentoring and leading by example
- Operations and Management:
- Aid in recruiting, onboarding, and training new team members
- Support sales leadership in scheduling, performance coaching, and goal setting
- Oversee opening and closing procedures and maintain store readiness
- Authorize price adjustments, returns, and cancellations in the absence of store leadership
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and service expectations
- Onboarding and Culture:
- Serve as a role model for professionalism and high performance during new hire training
- Promote company values and reinforce service excellence standards
- Performance Goals and Expectations:
- You will be evaluated based on team performance, sales goals, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency
- Leadership presence, team collaboration, and floor engagement are key success factors in this role
Qualifications
- Highest motivation with strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Experience in retail sales or management preferred
- Positive attitude, strong communication, and a commitment to delivering results
- Ability to coach and develop team members in a performance-driven environment
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee discount