Assistant Sales Manager

We Don't Follow Trends, We Create Them!

Come join the Ashley Family, the #1 home store in North America, where you’ll assist the Sales Manager in elevating team performance and leading a dynamic, success-focused team - all while helping customers create beautiful homes.

Who We Are: Bruegge and Co. is a family-owned business founded in 1872 with 154 years serving Central Illinois.

Guided by our Core Purpose — Live With Passion, Build for the Future, Be Extraordinary — and our Core Values: Protect the Legacy, Care Deeply, Build Lasting Relationships, Enjoy the Journey, and Dare to Win.

What We’re Looking For:

• Do you have the ability to connect and build relationships with people?
• Do you have strong communication, interpersonal and listening skills? Friendly and easy to talk to?
• Are you a natural leader who enjoys motivating others to succeed?
• Do you enjoy working in a team-focused environment where you can learn, grow, and contribute to success together?

The Role: As an Assistant Manager, you’ll assist the Sales Manager in driving the development, performance, and overall success of the sales team. Your role includes:

• Being a sale role model for team members.
• Assisting in managing all aspects of sales performance, including team oversight, scheduling, development, training, and coaching.
• Building trust and rapport with customers, guiding them through purchase decisions with confidence.
• Creating a fun, engaging environment and transforming store guests into loyal customers.
• Resolving guest issues, reselections, and ordering errors by partnering with the other managers and departments.
• Curating and maintaining a personal book of clients to drive repeat and referral business.
• Identifying training and development needs and providing actionable recommendations to enhance sales performance.
• Assisting in directing the sales team and exceeding monthly store goals by coaching and mentoring sales professionals to meet their performance targets.
• Contributing to a supportive, success-driven team culture.
• Submitting precise orders, following established protocols adhering to money handling processes, supporting customers with credit applications and financing matters.

What We Offer:

• Pay: $18/hr PLUS commission PLUS BONUS! Uncapped earnings!

• A supportive team culture - our employees say one of the best parts of working here is each other. We have fun!

• Build your career within the Ashley Family – whether you grow locally or move across the U.S., you’ll have the opportunities to continue your career with Ashley.

• Real opportunities for advancement – we're committed to helping our leaders develop their skills, expand their responsibilities, and grow within the company.

• Awesome Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Start accruing right away!

• Up to 3% SIMPLE IRA Match

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• $5k Continued Education Stipend per year!

• Employee Discounts!

• Enjoy a balanced workweek with a 5-day schedule and 2 consecutive weekdays off. Retail where you DON’T have to work until 9 PM! Schedule includes weekends and some holidays.

Start your journey with Ashley - Apply Today! Work Location: 602 Anthony Dr, Champaign, IL 61822

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