Assistant Sales Manager
We Don't Follow Trends, We Create Them!
Come join the Ashley Family, the #1 home store in North America, where you’ll assist the Sales Manager in elevating team performance and leading a dynamic, success-focused team - all while helping customers create beautiful homes.
Who We Are: Bruegge and Co. is a family-owned business founded in 1872 with 154 years serving Central Illinois.
Guided by our Core Purpose — Live With Passion, Build for the Future, Be Extraordinary — and our Core Values: Protect the Legacy, Care Deeply, Build Lasting Relationships, Enjoy the Journey, and Dare to Win.
What We’re Looking For:
- Do you have the ability to connect and build relationships with people?
- Do you have strong communication, interpersonal and listening skills? Friendly and easy to talk to?
- Are you a natural leader who enjoys motivating others to succeed?
- Do you enjoy working in a team-focused environment where you can learn, grow, and contribute to success together?
The Role: As an Assistant Manager, you’ll assist the Sales Manager in driving the development, performance, and overall success of the sales team. Your role includes:
- Being a sale role model for team members.
- Assisting in managing all aspects of sales performance, including team oversight, scheduling, development, training, and coaching.
- Building trust and rapport with customers, guiding them through purchase decisions with confidence.
- Creating a fun, engaging environment and transforming store guests into loyal customers.
- Resolving guest issues, reselections, and ordering errors by partnering with the other managers and departments.
- Curating and maintaining a personal book of clients to drive repeat and referral business.
- Identifying training and development needs and providing actionable recommendations to enhance sales performance.
- Assisting in directing the sales team and exceeding monthly store goals by coaching and mentoring sales professionals to meet their performance targets.
- Contributing to a supportive, success-driven team culture.
- Submitting precise orders, following established protocols adhering to money handling processes, supporting customers with credit applications and financing matters.
What We Offer:
- Pay: $18/hr PLUS commission PLUS BONUS! Uncapped earnings!
- A supportive team culture - our employees say one of the best parts of working here is each other. We have fun!
- Build your career within the Ashley Family – whether you grow locally or move across the U.S., you’ll have the opportunities to continue your career with Ashley.
- Real opportunities for advancement – we're committed to helping our leaders develop their skills, expand their responsibilities, and grow within the company.
- Awesome Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Start accruing right away!
- Up to 3% SIMPLE IRA Match
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- $5k Continued Education Stipend per year!
- Employee Discounts!
- Enjoy a balanced workweek with a 5-day schedule and 2 consecutive weekdays off. Retail where you DON’T have to work until 9 PM! Schedule includes weekends and some holidays.
Start your journey with Ashley - Apply Today!
Work Location: 602 Anthony Dr, Champaign, IL 61822
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