Job Description

The ideal Assistant Sales Department Manager is skilled at using directive selling, sets and achieves sales goals and is committed to providing an exceptional customer experience.   

A day in the life… 

• Recruit, hire, train, develop and motivate your team – their success is your success 

• Assist the department manager in achieving department volume and productivity goals by developing and executing a business plan 

• Ensure salespeople are delivering outstanding customer service by teaching, coaching and leading by example 

• Work with the department manager to ensure merchandising and presentation standards are met 

• Build long lasting relationships and create a loyal customer following by actively selling on the floor 

• Assist the department manager in ensuring accurate inventory management and achieve shrinkage goals 

You own this if you have… 

• A track record of successful results, for example, strong productivity, personal trade, etc. 

• Competitive drive and entrepreneurial confidence to succeed in a commission-based environment 

• The ability to set and achieve sales goals 

• Experience developing and maintaining productive relationships with department and store managers, divisional retail merchandiser and other leaders 

• Strong organizational and follow-through skills 

• A high school diploma, or equivalent (preferred)