What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Store Management (Grand Rapids Metro Market) position at The Highland River Group?
The Highland River Group Ashley Furniture retail stores are ready to expand our leadership teams. We are looking for engaging, results driven managers, with Retail Experience to join our Management Team. These roles require strong leadership skills, a passion for retail, the ability to motivate and develop team members and will be heavily involved in ensuring Highland River Ashley Furniture customer's expectations are met and exceeded.
Are you a sales driver who wants to work in a great culture? We just might be the right fit for you. We currently have store locations in Grandville, Kentwood and Kalamazoo, MI.
View the following video to get a great perspective on working at the Highland River Group Ashley:
Highland River Ashley Careers - YouTube
Duties:
- Coach, Observe and Train retail staff, ensuring effective employee orientation and ongoing development
- Development and responsibility for the execution and accountability of all individual and store sales, processes and goals
- Oversee shift management to ensure smooth operations especially during peak hours
- Implement and manage sales processes and strategies to achieve store targets and improve overall performance
- Maintain high standards of customer service by modeling excellent phone etiquette and interpersonal skills
- Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, accountability and professional growth
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures while maintaining a safe shopping environment
- Ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely in a variety of settings, adjusting the message to match the audience
- Ability to professionally address and resolve customer issues or complaints
- Maintain professional appearance and image
- 3 years proven experience in retail management, sales management or related field
- Knowledge and experience in retail operations including commission sales processes
- Proficient in math for handling transactions, inventory counts, reporting, etc.
- Strong written, verbal, presentation and communication skills are essential for interacting with customers and staff alike
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits, available on the first of the month following hire date.
- Life and AD&D Insurance - 100% paid by employer
- Short Term Disability - 100% paid by employer
- 401 k with Company Match
- Birthday - Paid Day Off
- Employee Furniture and Mattress Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Program
- Promotions from within & much more
About the Highland River Group:
The Highland River Group is a third-generation Veteran family, owned and operated retail furniture business, dedicated to Our Vision, "Be the Difference", which drives everything we do.
What does “Being the Difference” mean to our communities?
For more than 25 years, we’ve taken pride in offering our communities comfortable, livable furniture and mattresses at affordable prices. But we’re especially proud of our community service. Giving back feels great!
Our signature effort is Hope to Dream, where your mattress purchases help us provide beds to local children in need. We honor and celebrate our Veterans and active-duty military every day with our Walls of Honor at each of our stores, and give each Veteran a challenge coin. We host an awesome Veteran Celebration every fall for Veterans and their families. You’ll also see our team members helping at a wide variety of community events. Say hello when you spot us!
Better yet, join in, because you can Be the Difference, too! We are always looking for talented, dedicated team members who are wanting to make a difference in their lives, their communities, and the people around them. Go ahead - Apply now!
