Store Manager

The Store Manager at 1915 South/Ashley is responsible for mentoring sales associates, driving store sales, ensuring exceptional customer experiences, and collaborating with regional management. You'll actively engage on the sales floor, conduct motivational meetings, analyze sales trends, and foster both community relationships and internal talent development.

To qualify for the Store Manager position at 1915 South/Ashley, candidates should have previous experience managing commission-based sales teams, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and exhibit flexibility to work weekends and holidays. A passion for mentoring, along with a commitment to the company's values, will also be essential.

At 1915 South/Ashley, Store Managers can expect extensive training and support both from regional managers and within the community. Regular motivational meetings and skill-enhancing opportunities are part of the role, ensuring that you're well-equipped to lead effectively and meet our customers’ needs.

The work environment at 1915 South/Ashley is dynamic and engaging, focused on mentorship, teamwork, and community involvement. Store Managers are encouraged to become integral parts of both the team and the local community as they drive sales and enhance customer experiences.

Store Managers at 1915 South/Ashley enjoy a competitive salary plus bonuses, health benefits, paid time off, a retirement savings plan with a company match, and tuition assistance. Additionally, employees receive generous discounts on furniture, making the role both rewarding and fulfilling.

When answering this question, focus on your methods of establishing strong team dynamics, utilizing motivational techniques like setting clear goals, celebrating achievements, and providing regular feedback to inspire your team to reach their potential.

Prepare to discuss a specific instance where you effectively resolved a complaint. Emphasize your listening skills, empathy, and how you worked to find a solution that satisfied the customer while maintaining store policy.

Highlight your analytical skills and discuss tools or reports you use to track performance. Mention how you can adapt sales strategies based on trends and encourage your staff to align their efforts towards achieving targets.

Discuss your belief in giving back to the community through involvement in local events or partnerships. Mention any specific initiatives you've led or participated in that enhanced the store’s reputation while positively impacting the community.

Explain your approach to overseeing budgets, prioritizing expenditures, and maximizing profitability through effective cost management and increasing sales. Provide examples of successful strategies you have implemented in previous roles.

Discuss qualities like leadership, communication, empathy, and analytical skills that you believe are critical for a Store Manager. Be ready to support your points with examples of how you embody these qualities.

Talk about your commitment to brand standards and how you enforce these through regular training, accountability among your team, and a proactive approach to maintaining store appearance and product display.

Describe your hiring philosophy, the qualities you look for in candidates, and your methods for effectively onboarding and training new associates to ensure they align with both the company values and sales goals.

Emphasize how you utilize technology for sales reporting, customer relationship management, and maintaining inventory systems. Discuss how tech tools can streamline operations and improve customer experience.

Share your ideas on creating a positive work culture through open communication, team-building activities, recognition programs, and encouraging a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can flourish.