Sales Manager in Training

Leon’s is an iconic Canadian company that has supported Canadian families for more than a century. We provide the products that transform a residence into a home. We are proud of our history and proud of the amazing team of associates who have worked hard to make Leon’s a household name, and the envy of our competitors.

Through our Manager-in-Training Programs, we’ve helped countless associates achieve rewarding, fulfilling, successful careers. We are currently seeking talented applicants for the position of Sales Manager in Training . The ideal candidate shares our core values, which are deeply embedded in our culture and reflected in our actions: Honesty. Integrity. Hard Work. Family.

Let us help you achieve your career ambitions through our world class leadership training programs, which provide the tools and training you need to be a successful Manager within our organization. Together we can continue to provide the level of sales and service excellence that made Leon’s a leader in the industry.

THE SALES MANAGER-IN TRAINING (MIT) PROGRAM WILL HELP PREPARE YOU FOR THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing sales team; floor management
• Training and people development; building a talent pool of future managers
• Recruitment: conducting interviews, hiring and onboarding; ensuring a positive, successful orientation process for new associates
• Resolving customer issues and providing a positive, seamless service experience
• Managing daily store operations; ensuring company policies and procedures are met
• Ensuring general safety and security of store, associates, and customers
• Shopping the competition
• Conducting daily and weekly sales meetings
• Preparation and management of sales promotions and contests
• Maintaining open communication with all departments within the store
• Being available and approachable; supporting our team of associates
• Team development; creating an environment of teamwork, support and collaboration
• Liaising with home office to share feedback and access information; ensuring associates and managers have access to the information they need to perform their jobs effectively
• Preparing for and conducting effective and engaging meetings
• Supporting the General Manager and other department managers
• Completing daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong leadership and people skills; leads by example
• Trains, develops and inspires other to succeed
• People-focused; a genuine desire to work with and help customers and associates
• Goal-oriented
• Personal commitment to continued self-development; ambitious and eager to learn and grow
• Willingness to relocate advantageous but not necessary
• And most importantly, a POSITIVE ATTITUDE!

WHY LEON’S?

• On going training and development to ensure your success, including access to our internal training platform and extensive leadership development programs
• A fast-paced, dynamic, and fun environment with a great team
• A generous employee discount program
• Partner discount programs
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Individual and Family Benefits Plan Options

ONE SIMPLE CLICK COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE. APPLY NOW