Sales Manager - Furniture (225-730)

As a Sales Manager in the furniture industry, you play a critical role in driving the company's revenue by developing and executing strategic sales plans that not only meet but exceed revenue targets. Your deep understanding of the furniture market, coupled with your management experience, enables you to guide a team of sales professionals toward achieving individual and team goals. This position requires you to engage with clients, understand their furnishing needs, and offer solutions that fit their vision and budget. You will build and maintain strong relationships with clients, manage a talented sales team, and ensure customer satisfaction. With your leadership, the sales team will be motivated to perform efficiently and effectively, contributing to the overall business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies for the furniture market.
• Lead and manage the sales team to achieve and surpass targets.
• Build strong relationships with key clients and maintain ongoing communication.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities.
• Coordinate with the marketing department to align sales strategies with promotional activities.
• Prepare and present sales forecasts and reports to senior management.
• Conduct regular training sessions to improve team skills and product knowledge.
• Develop pricing strategies to maximize profitability while remaining competitive.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service delivery.
• Analyze sales data to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Overcome objections and negotiate terms to close sales effectively.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest furniture industry developments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a sales management role within the furniture industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a sales team.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills are essential for this role.
• Ability to analyze and interpret sales data for strategic decision-making.
• Proficient in using CRM software and MS Office Suite applications.
• Flexibility to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend trade shows.