Assistant Sales Manager

Are you ready to grow your career? Empire Today is looking for an Assistant Sales Manager to support our dynamic Sales Team. The Assistant Sales Manager is responsible for assisting the market Sales Manager in the achievement of the Market sales goals by coaching and developing Sales Consultants and ensuring compliance.

We offer:

• Health benefits with quick enrollment – medical, dental, and vision.
• 401K plan with premium 4% company match.
• Paid time off & holiday pay.
• Wellness program.
• Professional development & career advancement opportunities.
• Incentive program.
• Lots of perks!

Responsibilities:

• Attain market sales and customer satisfaction goals.
• Monitor daily sales performances and make necessary adjustments to achieve sales budgets.
• Assist with developing, planning, and preparation of training curriculum for sales meetings.
• Conduct sales and training meetings with Sales Consultants.
• Facilitate vendor, product, and installation training as required.
• Assure accurate reporting and handling of Company leads through proper use of available intraday and daily reports.
• Review and analyze individual Sales Consultants performance against metrics and stated goals, implement rewards and/or improvement plans as needed.
• Conduct monthly 1-on-1 coaching sessions with consultants.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all company sales policies.
• Ensure Sales Consultants capacity is sufficient to achieve Market demand.
• Conduct the onboarding and training of new Sales Consultants.
• Ensure Sales Consultants have the requisite skills, abilities, and assets to support the Empire brand standards.
• Implement Corporate sales initiatives to ensure achievement of stated corporate goals.
• Attend or participate in all Corporate training sessions.
• Perform minimum of four ride-a-longs per week.
• Creates and exhibits a sense of ownership.
• Creates and supports a safe work environment.
• Other duties necessary or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or equivalent sales experience
• Minimum two years’ sales experience and one year management or training experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of home improvement industry a plus.
• Proficient Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Strong selling and interpersonal skills.
• Strong coaching and motivational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team in a stressful environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and detail oriented.
• Strong ability to multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• This position spends half of their time working on a computer and using the phone, which requires the ability to use a keyboard to enter data (i.e., excel spreadsheets, creating presentations) and the ability to speak clearly on the phone.
• This position spends half of their time working in the field with consultants training and helping to generate sales.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds (i.e., training materials, product samples, etc.).
• Ability to walk and stand while conducting information sessions and/or training for Sales Consultants.
• The ability to perform the essential functions of the position physically and mentally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The ability to report to work on a regular basis.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• This position is located in an office/cubicle setting and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Why Empire Today?

Weempower our employees to strive for their unique goals. Within such an inclusive company with unlimited growth opportunities, how far you go is up to you.

Wetake care of our people. We start investing in you from day one. The perks and benefits we offer help you live well, both at work and at home.

Wehave an unmatched company culture. We've won multiple awards for employee and customer satisfaction, and we believe it all comes down to our culture of teamwork, creativity, and growth.

We'reone of the nation's most recognizable brands. You'll enjoy the stability that comes with a national company and a sense of pride when you're a part of our team .

Empire Today is an equal opportunity employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. Base pay is one part of our total rewards package. Starting pay may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to position offered, location, and the individuals’ knowledge, skills and ability. By Submitting your resume and application information, you authorize Empire Today to transmit and store your information in the Empire Today group companies' world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies. By pressing apply and providing your telephone number and email address, you authorize Empire Today to contact you by email or telephone at the wireless or landline phone number provided using automated phone technology and/or text messaging. Message and data charges may apply. You may revoke consent at any time.