The Highland River Group Ashley Furniture retail stores are ready to expand our leadership teams. We are looking for an engaging, results driven Retail Operations Manager (ROM), with Retail Experience to join our Kalamazoo, MI Management Team. This role requires 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.
This position will work out of our beautiful Ashley retail store at 5157 West Main St., Kalamazoo, MI.
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
Experience:
- 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 - start right away
- 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.
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!
Come join our team and you can Be the Difference, too!
Start your application process here.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Kalamazoo, MI 49009: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
