Sales Manager

Buddy's Home Furnishings - Elgin, IL
Elgin, IL

Description

Buddy’s Home Furnishings is the third-largest Rent-To-Own (RTO) retail provider of furniture, appliances, electronics, and computers in the United States. Over the past five years, we have expanded aggressively, adding new company-owned and franchised stores nationwide.

Come join our growing team!

Benefits include:
* Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
* Paid Time Off
* Closed on Sundays*
* Discounts
* Health & Retirement benefits (vary depending on location)

Sales Manager Role Summary:
The Sales Manager along with the Credit Manager are the second in charge after the general manager at the individual retail branch location. The Sales Manager performs a wide variety of job functions at the direction of the General Manager, assisting and coordinating store activities to ensure safe, professional and profitable operations. The Sales Manager is accountable for meeting company objectives; maintain company quality standards and adhering to company policies.

Training will be provided, and you will be cross trained in all aspects of the role.
* This is an in-person job and only available physically at the specified location.
* You must be over the age of 21 to be considered for this position.

Principal Responsibilities:
* Acquire and Maintain Customers
* Attend to customer concerns immediately
* Implement sales and marketing programs
* Decipher, prepare and review store reports
* Meet and exceed target sales and revenue goals
* Follow monthly marketing plans and maintain internal quality control standards
* Maintain detailed operating records
* Maintain detailed records of financial services transaction
* Managing inventory and cash assets
* Prepare daily work schedules, delivery schedules, assign tasks, enforce company policy
* Reconcile daily transactions
* Compliance with all applicable federal, state and local statutes

Requirements/Responsibilities

Sale manger Requirements:
* Must be over the age of 21 to drive a vehicle for work (insurance requirement)
* Effective organizational skills
* Established selling skills
* Good communication skills
* Learn and become proficient in POS system
* Maintain professional appearance
* Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in person and over the phone with employees and customers
* Negotiate and resolve conflict
* Recognize and solve problems
* Must have proficient navigational skills with a satisfactory driving record and meet insurability requirements
* Regular and consistent attendance, including nights and weekends as business dictates

Education and Experience
* Two years’ experience with Rent-to-Own, retail or other business emphasizing customer service, account management, sales and merchandising.

Physical Requirements:
* Routine lifting, loading, and moving of merchandise (50-300 pounds) using a dolly
* Stooping, bending, pulling, reaching, and grabbing
* Ability to traverse multiple flights of stairs while carrying furniture, appliances, and electronics
* Prolonged periods of driving and standing
* Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor climates and weather conditions

Additional Information:
* Buddy’s Home Furnishings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
* A detailed background check, including driving history and drug screening, is required.

Special Instructions

Please do not send any emails, resumes, or call.
We are making it really easy to apply for this position.

Simply submit a ZippyApp application package which may include the Common Employment Application, Resume, and a Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, please write a short paragraph describing yourself and why you would make a great addition to our team. ZippyApp is the Common Employment Application for online and mobile that allows you to apply for jobs with one click, and is being accepted at a growing number of businesses each day.
Posted 2025-11-21

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