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)