Retail Store Manager at Scandinavian Designs in Vacaville, CA

Be the Heart of Our Team as a Store Manager at Scandinavian Designs!

Location: 266 Bella Vista Rd, Vacaville, CA

Job Type: Full-time / Exempt

Training Rate: Starting at $2,500 to $2,692.31 bi-weekly per pay period during training, then:

Post Training Rate: Yearly fixed base pay of $25,000 PLUS percentage of store sales and percentage of personal sales!

If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and grow with us, apply today! ​ Join a team where your passion for design and leadership will shine.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Inspire and create satisfied customers through honest, knowledgeable, and ethical selling practices.
• Maximize sales growth, profitability, manage a team of sales associates, sales managers, and warehouse associates in a commission-based sales environment.
• Communicate a compelling vision and operating plan with enthusiasm and clarity to your team, customers and community.
• Provide, train and coach team members on excellent and wholehearted customer service with a positive, knowledgeable, and consultative approach.
• Lead by example to create a positive team atmosphere dedicated to the company’s mission of being recognized for the highest level of customer and team member satisfaction.
• Become an expert in our products and services through active self-led learning and company-led product and service training.
• Set energizing sales goals, always striving to improve and create a culture that inspires associates in an encouraging and supportive way. Always actively seek feedback and practice new habits of success.
• Store Manager responsibilities include and not limited to:
  • Process sales including cash and credit, service and refund transactions accurately
  • Perform transactions in our sales and inventory system (POS), complete customer orders, taking payments, and schedule delivery dates for customers
  • Greet our clients and answer our phones in a prompt, warm, professional and polite manner
  • Process all after-sale service issues with empathy and by following company policy
  • Assist in daily opening and/or closing procedures for store in accordance with policy.
  • Perform a daily review of your open invoices to ensure accuracy and timely follow up with customers. 100% accuracy on order input and customer comments is our goal to ensure we are managing expectations
  • Demonstrate effective de-escalation tactics when working with angry or dissatisfied customers.
  • Work quickly and accurately to find resolutions when problems arise
  • Maintain excellent appearance of the showroom and all store facilities
  • Support the warehouse, store support and delivery drivers as needed.
  • Tag furniture, write service orders, answer phones and inquiries, check inventory, assist with assemblies and other duties as assigned
  • Keep all employees informed on changes from the HQ, General Manager of Sales, Regional General Managers and read and respond to company communications
  • Follow through on emails designated to you within the same day
  • Take responsibility for disciplinary actions on-site and be a proactive in the staffing needs of the store

WHO YOU ARE

• 1-2 years or more in sales in a management role, retail and customer service experience encouraged.
• Excellent communication skills and professional sales presentation and strong understanding of management practices.
• Able to read product and transaction information.
• The Store Manager is available to work a combination of days, evenings and weekends.
• Schedule includes weekends, some evenings, holiday work, inventory and other busy times.
• Able to successfully complete the pre-employment background check and drug check.
• Standing and walking most of the day.
• Some lifting and assisted lifting for floor displays and merchandise settings (30 lbs.).
• Some bending, kneeling and stooping.
• Light cleaning, vacuuming and dusting.
• Working with hand tools for assemblies.
• Occasional travel to customer sites and meetings.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Management experience in customer service, retail sales, interior design or consulting preferred and not required.

SCANDINAVIAN DESIGNS FURNITURE OFFERS

• Benefits for Full-time Associates* including:
  • Health benefits and Dental and Vision
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401k
• Work life balance – no overnight hours!
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Regular schedule
• Generous merchandise discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance

*Benefits eligibility depends on scheduled hours.

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A family business 60+ years in the making, with +50 furniture showrooms and +700 employees across the U.S. Our sister-brands (Scandinavian Designs and Dania Furniture) are a contemporary home furnishings destination rooted in a love for Nordic culture, modern design and quality craftsmanship. We offer extensive product and sales training to facilitate career growth. Our compensation includes a competitive pay program, comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

In efforts to support the hiring of Veterans, please submit a DD214 or equivalent discharge paperwork from branches of the US Forces when applying for preferred for our preferred veteran hiring process.

We're an equal opportunity employer to all. We interview and hire applicants of all backgrounds, orientations, expressions, and identities.