Job Description

Sales Manager Trainee: 2620 S 25 E, Idaho Falls, ID 83404

About: Part of the Furniture Row family of companies, Denver Mattress was born out of the waterbed boom of the 1980\'s and began producing soft-sided waterbed inserts for Big Sur Waterbeds in 1988. Adapting as the waterbed wave receded, Denver Mattress began producing innerspring mattresses for the Kidz Beds\xc2\xae line in 1992 and shortly thereafter began producing full-line conventional adult size bedding to compliment the bedroom sets being sold through Oak Express. In April, 1995 Denver Mattress opened the first Denver Mattress store in Denver, CO. and has since expanded to become one of the largest privately held mattress companies in the United States with over 90 locations in 30 states.

Job Responsibilities: As a Sales Manager Trainee, you will be selling our unique array of mattresses and accessories. You will receive hands on training in sales, marketing and business development techniques. You will shadow the Store Manager, learning all of the aspects of retail and people management. Other responsibilities of the Management Trainee position include:

\xe2\x97\x8f Greeting and assisting customers ascertaining their mattress wants and needs

\xe2\x97\x8f Answering customer questions and inquiries regarding products and services

\xe2\x97\x8f Seeking out information and knowledge regarding new products

\xe2\x97\x8f Setting and achieving personal goals

\xe2\x97\x8f Presenting and preparing contracts and processing transactions in POS

\xe2\x97\x8f Placing orders and locating stock

\xe2\x97\x8f Maintaining knowledge of current promotions and policies regarding payment, exchanges and store security

\xe2\x97\x8f Participating in merchandising and product displays

As a Sales Manager Trainee, you must have a strong desire to succeed, integrity, commitment and the drive to provide exceptional customer service. In addition to your persistence and ability to influence others, success at Denver Mattress doesn\xe2\x80\x99t have any one background or experience. Successful Management Trainees have come from administration, marketing, customer service, hospitality, automotive, real estate, insurance, warehouse/industrial and food service positions, yet they all share a drive to succeed. This is an entry level management opportunity where we will provide experienced Sales Managers with the tools you need to succeed! Other requirements of the Management Trainee role include:

\xe2\x97\x8f Enthusiasm for a career as a Store Manager

\xe2\x97\x8f Previous work experience in any field \xe2\x80\x94 Your diverse experience is what we are seeking!

\xe2\x97\x8f Must be coach-able and hard-working

\xe2\x97\x8f Desire to set and exceed goals

\xe2\x97\x8f Ability to grasp new concepts and learn new skills

\xe2\x97\x8f Ability to perform well while being a team player

\xe2\x97\x8f Comfortable working with clientele and ability to provide excellent customer service

\xe2\x97\x8f Experience with POS systems and Merchandise Inventory Systems, preferred

\xe2\x97\x8f Willing to work non-traditional business hours including evenings, weekends and holidays

Benefits: As a Sales Manager Trainee, you will have access to a world class management training program with the opportunity to gain valuable experience by partnering with dedicated and successful Store Managers! Denver Mattress will provide you with the training and knowledge you need so that you can educate customers and successfully close transactions. Beyond the product knowledge, Denver Mattress gives you the tools you need to succeed as a Retail Sales Associate. You will profit from our unique and proven business development techniques we have established of the past 35 years. The average sales person makes over $40,000/yr. Our current Management Trainees love the:

\xe2\x97\x8f Paid Training

\xe2\x97\x8f Commissions pay plus bonus opportunities

\xe2\x97\x8f Medical and Dental benefits

\xe2\x97\x8f Paid Vacation

\xe2\x97\x8f 401(k) retirement savings plan

\xe2\x97\x8f Additional cash rewards

This position has a starting pay range of $50,000-$55,000 per year in commission.

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