Ashley Furniture HomeStoreGeneral Manager
Apr. 2007 - May. 2008• Manage retail showroom. • Assist Regional manager with product selection, merchandising, and pricing, marketing, advertising & promotion. • Ensure sales goals are met. • Monitor monthly budget and expenses. • Manage inventory. • Consolidate daily & weekly sales reports. • Plan day-to-day operations of the store. • Develop strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, and increase profitability. • Ensure customer needs are met, complaints are resolved, and service is quick and efficient. • Ensure all products and displays are merchandised effectively to maximize sales and profitability. • Adjust sales goals and procedures as appropriate for the store. • Oversee order processing and scheduling of deliveries. • Recruit, hire and provide on-going leadership and training of sales staff. • Develop compensation and incentive plans for sales staff. • Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, designers, and interior decorators.