Northern Virginia Live Hire Event

Join us for an On The Spot Interview to learn more about our Sales Position and what it's like to be part of the world's largest specialty bedding retailer!Interviews will also take place, so come dressed to impressed and bring three (3) copies of your resume. RSVP TODAY! There's never been a better time to find out what a career at Mattress Firm could mean to you! *Come and go event, so join us when you're available! SALES PROFESSIONAL (SALES MANAGER IN TRAINING) ... WHAT'S THE JOB ALL ABOUT? As a Sales Professional, you have the opportunity to explore your entrepreneurial side. You will be engaged with inside retail sales, marketing, and business development while providing quality customer service. Additional responsibilities of a Sales Manager include: Sales Administration * Driving sales to meet or exceed budget * Executing the company’s selling program * Providing excellent customer service during and after the sale * Maintaining awareness of competitor’s advertisements and services offered * Completing assigned training and development * Participating in company/vendor training classes to remain current on products, offerings, and programs Store Execution * Ensuring assigned stores are to company standards * Following opening and closing procedures and balancing of books * Ensuring policies and state regulations are followed * Managing merchandise through verifying open orders daily, transferring merchandise, bagging floor models for transfers and/or customer pickups * Communicating with management to keep them informed * Assisting in the administrative functions of the store * Completing other projects and specials assignments as requested by supervisor Store Merchandising * Ensuring merchandise and POP is current and displayed appropriately * Ensuring consistency of store pricing * Managing the movement of damaged, discontinued, and slow moving merchandise Ideal Sales Managers will have experience with inside sales, marketing, and business development. As well as should possess superior communication and customer service skills!  Additional requirements of a Sales Manager include: * Results Driven * Service Oriented * Strong fit within organization’s culture * Fast thinker with high self- motivation * Demonstrates honesty and integrity * Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays Education/Experience * 2 years customer service experience desired (ex. retail sales, customer support, restaurant serving, bartending, etc.) _Mattress Firm is committed to providing a safe work environment. All employees will be subject to a pre-employment background screen as a part of our onboarding._ Candidates with interest the following industries should apply: Customer service, retail, retail management, retail sales, sales management, restaurant management, restaurant services, customer relations, marketing and sales, entry level sales, entry level management, store manager, manager in training, etc.