Regional Sales Manager/Newington,CT - American Freight

 The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for day to day operation of the stores within their region. The territory covered for this opportunity will be the Connecticut and surrounding area.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Hire and maintain an active and productive sales force and warehouse team in all stores
• Responsible for proper ordering of merchandise for all stores in a timely and accurate manner
• Manage stores’ budgets, sales goals, and profitability
• Travel to all stores within region on a regular basis
• Complete paperwork related to entering trucks and confirming pickup and delivery dates
• Responsible for documenting any employee performance or behavior issues
• Conduct morning meetings and set goals for the team
• Assist in training new employees for the sales floor or other departments
• Manage customer service and associate relations issues
• Complete the New Hire Process correctly through current systems
• Meet sales goals by training, motivating, mentoring and providing feedback to the Sales Associates
• Ensure that all stores are clean, safe and presentable for customers and employees
• Oversee cash handling procedures
• Greet and assist customers
• Ensure that all safety procedures and protocols are being followed and adhered to in all stores
• Monitor incoming and outgoing products from the manufacturer and store to store transfers
• Create scheduling policies that keep the sales floor and warehouse properly staffed in all stores
• Ensure that Store Managers are taking deposits to the bank each evening
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Persuasion, negotiation, and closing skills with previous sales experience a MUST

American Freight is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment.