General Sales Manager - Furniture Sales Management

Nebraska Furniture Mart•Cedar Park, TX

About The Position

Are you a natural born results-driven leader? As a General Sales Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart you will oversee the operation of the division – sales, service and installation. You will direct activities in the division personally or through subordinate managers, ensuring key results are attained driving towards the long-term vision. Your work will directly impact our ability to help people create a lifestyle they love, for the people they love—because that’s what we love.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, sales/marketing, management, related field or equivalent experience required
6 years of retail sales management experience required
6 years experience in one of the product categories that will be managed required
PC experience with Microsoft Office proficiency is preferred
Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiation skills. Professional appearance, positive attitude, sense of urgency
Ability to work night, weekend and/or early morning hours based on business needs
Pre-employment screening includes, but isn’t limited to, criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Spanish/English bilingual speakers preferred

Responsibilities

Coach, train, recruit, hire and support staff through the development of vision and direction, while providing regular feedback and recognition
Set performance objectives for department managers, develop skills, hold staff accountable for goals and complete paperwork accurately and timely
Establish staffing levels for departments to sustain a sufficient number of staff to complete tasks while upholding budgets
Develop and strengthen the overall sales franchise with profit and expense responsibility
Conduct monthly management staff meetings and quarterly all staff meetings, share appropriate information and develop agendas that oversee the mission and critical measures of the department
Network with local and regional GSMs including communications to teams about operational, advertising and coordinating merchandising communication with buying team to ensure the best possible market results

Benefits

Same day pay - access to your earned pay on-demand, when you need it the most
Competitive pay - generous annual increases up to 7%
Inclusive culture – Because everyone who works or shops at NFM should feel right at home
Health, dental, vision, life Insurance, short and long term disability
Paid holidays (upon hire) and paid time off (after 90 days)
Staff discount on merchandise (Collectively, NFM staff have saved almost $2 million on purchases in the last 12 months)
Virtual and in-person career development opportunities at all levels
Paid community volunteer opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
You’ll start saving for your retirement immediately in NFM’s 401(k) and you’re eligible for company match after one year. NFM’s 401(k) also offers Berkshire Stock as an investment option