Manager in Training (MIT)

  • Mayfield Heights
  • The Wellsville Group Dba Ashley Homestore
*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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Experience level:
* 2 years



Application Question(s):
* Are you willing & able to work a full time retail schedule that may include working evenings, weekends & minor holidays?

Experience:
* supervisory or management: 1 year (Preferred)
* commission sales: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
* Mayfield Heights, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)


Work Location: In person