Manager In Training

Ashley HomeStore – Greater Cleveland Market

Now Hiring - Manager In Training (MIT)

Who are we? The Wellsville Group, dba Ashley HomeStore is a successful top 10 Ashley HomeStore/Ashley Outlet licensee that operates throughout Western & Central New York (Buffalo to Syracuse & the southern tier), throughout Northeast Ohio (Cleveland suburbs, Akron & Canton) & Central Pennsylvania (Johnstown & Altoona). Our vision is to "Delight our guests, turn houses into homes & change lives for the better, together."

As a Manager in Training you will learn about our company & industry, you will be responsible for driving sales volume & assisting the Sales Management team in overall operational efficiency & staff development. After 6 to 12 months, a successful MIT will advance to such opportunities as Selling Sales Manager, Assistant General Manager or General Manager of an outlet or showroom location.

Locations: This opportunity is to service our Greater Cleveland Market. Possible locations include: Avon, North Olmsted, Brooklyn, Mayfield Heights & Mentor

Why The Wellsville Group?

• Retail Stability - we have been in the furniture business over 55 years
• Retail Growth - as an Ashley licensee, we are still growing & opening locations
• Core Values - We live & breathe our Vision, Mission & Values
• Competitive Salary + Quarterly Bonuses
• Medical Insurance - we offer a variety of options for medical, vision & dental coverage
• Paid Time Off - we work hard, but encourage our team members to recharge. We offer 3 paid holidays + 2 personal days along with paid time off that increases over tenure
• Generous Employee Discount
• Professional Development - we invest in you & offer ongoing training opportunities
• Long Term Career Growth - We prefer to promote from within. All of our Area Managers & upper leadership have worked their way up through the ranks.
• Team environment, supportive management, lunch perks & more

What you will do:

• Assist sales team with closing sales while making good selling business decisions
• Meet the needs & wants of every guest to create a satisfied guest experience
• Conduct motivating professional development & huddles
• Energize & motivate staff through positive communication & provide clear direction on delegation of responsibilities
• Conduct weekly individual sales associate meetings reviewing performance
• Promote & adhere to the Company’s Vision, Mission & Values at all times

What we're looking for:

• Professional & efficient oral & written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, sense of ethics & confidentiality
• Adaptability, dependability resourcefulness, critical thinking, attention to detail & organized
• Ability to educate & motivate employees & establish & maintain effective working relationships
• Must be able to lift, scoop, bend, push or pull up to 75 lbs. (with assistance) in manual demonstration of merchandise
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends, & holidays
• 2 to 4 years proven experience in either retail management or commission sales environment, preferred