Sales Manager

We are a furniture manufacturing company located in Addis Ababa and are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.

• As consumer demands evolve and the retail landscape continues to change, the need for skilled individuals becomes more crucial.

• We are looking for an experienced sales manager who can successfully operate and run our high-end furniture store

• We are seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to oversee all the operations of our furniture business.

• The ideal candidate will be a strategic planner with excellent organizational abilities, leadership skills, and a customer-oriented approach.

• A positive and can-do attitude is also necessary as well as being a team player. 

• The sales manager will be directly communicating with and serving as an executive support to the general manager

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Strong leadership and management skills to lead a team, assign tasks, and ensure the smooth running of the store.

• Leading and motivating sales staff to meet or exceed sales goals.

• Sales skills drive store revenue, working closely with social media groups and assuring that all promotions meet the company’s expectations. 

• Setting sales goals, creating promotional strategies, and tracking daily sales to ensure profitability, analyzing sales figures, and preparing reports

• Keeping up to date with the latest furniture trends and competitors’ strategies

• Report on current trends, customer needs, and come up with competitive and profitable ways to win in market.

• Exceptional customer service skills to manage customer queries and complaints, as well as build long-term customer relationships.

• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to address any issues that arise, whether they are related to customer service, staff, or deliveries.

• Inventory management skills to keep track of stock, order new products as needed and manage the arrangement of the showroom.

• Ensuring the store is clean, safe and presentable at all times.

• Effective communication and strong people skills to effectively interact with staff, customers, and suppliers.

• Basic financials know how to manage budgets, pricing, and store expenses.

• Working with HR overseeing the recruitment, training and performance evaluations of sales staff.

• Handling deliveries, returns, exchanges, and other services ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

• Working closely with and acting as executive assistant to general manager

Benefits

• Health expense sharing

• Excellent work environment

• Employee discount

• Opportunities for professional development

Additional Information

• Work Environment: Physical retail store. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

• Reporting Structure: Reports to the General Manager.

• Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and aligned with industry standards.

• Location: Century Mall, Gurd Shola, S-002 (Basement Floor)

• Employment Type: Full-time

Education and Training Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or business management or a relevant field is preferred. 

• Sufficient years of experience and any relevant certifications may be considered in the absence of a degree. 

• Proven successful experience as a sales manager with a minimum of 3 years experience, preferably in furniture related business.

• A good knowledge of furniture products, market trends, and visual merchandising.

• Some knowledge of interior design 

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office

How To Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience to gigisdesign@gmail.com, or in person at the mentioned location 

N.B: Copies of submitted documents are not returnable