Sales Leader Opportunity at Luxury Retailer!
WHO WE ARE
Elte is Toronto's source for considered design for all things home. For over 100 years, our family has worked with designers and craftspeople from idea to object, curating timeless pieces and the most distinct creations.
Our sister brand, Mkt, is an independent design house creating pieces for a modern, edited home. We have four large showrooms within Toronto's Design District.
In the Elte Showroom, you'll find Rugs and Carpeting, Furniture, Lighting, Mattresses, Linens and Home Decor.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a results-driven manager who is all about coaching and enabling sales teams to deliver outstanding service. You have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience leading high performing team(s) in customer facing environments.
As part of the leadership team at Elte, you will fuel your passion for home décor and design while driving the business forward through high expectations.
You must be a curious, flexible, resourceful, and dedicated leader.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE :
- 5-7 years experience managing a sales team(s)
- Experience leading a team of commission-based sales professionals is an asset
- Direct sales experience with luxury goods is preferred
- Experience with CRM and point-of-sale tools (IE. Salesforce) is an asset
- Influential, positive approach to leadership
- Goal oriented, competitive & business driven mindset
- Effective problem-solving skills; able to break down complex issues into actionable items
- Demonstrate servant leadership through hands on people development
- Flexible and adaptable to change; change management skills are an asset
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and experience working with cross-functional teams
WHAT YOU WILL DO (among other things) :
- Assist in the recruitment, training, and development of sales professionals
- Drive sales through effective coaching and developing of team
- Ensure successful pipeline of sales opportunities through business development strategies
- Inspire teams to deliver world class service, leading by example
- Consistently uphold and maintain the visual standards of the showroom
- Address client requests & solve customer service issues
- Lead daily and weekly department meetings
- Hold weekly 1 : 1 meetings with direct reports
- Support executing department & company initiatives
- Champion and act as an ambassador for the Elte brand
If you are interested in this career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! ELTE thanks all applicants who apply, but also those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Elte Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process.
Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.