OBJECTIVE

The Store Manager is a true business owner for their store. They are responsible for leading, managing and continuously developing all aspects of their store's business. They are accountable for creating and maintaining a positive and highly productive work environment that aligns with the company's mission. They will be responsible for consistently achieving sales & profitability goals, operational objectives, merchandising standards and developing a highly successful Sales, Operations, and Visual team.

Business Leader 

• Develop and execute the store’s retail strategies
• Local market knowledge of clientele base and brand competitors
• Aware of business trends that relate to the success of the store
• Demonstrate strong business acumen through KPI’s to develop and support business driving strategies
• Lead team by leveraging company tools, incentives & strategies to support meeting sales goals  

People Leader 

• Ensure that the store team exudes ALO's mission and guiding principles to effectively communicate to our guests who we are, what we do and why we do what we do
• Develops an environment of growth, accountability and inclusivity through development, performance management, training and consistent coaching  
• Conducts talent analysis of colleagues and establish career progression plans for key players and positions to result in retention of best talent and turnover reduction
• Establish internal & external pipeline through succession planning and recruitment strategy 

Operations Leader 

• Oversee Sales & Service, Operations, and Visual Managers to ensure execution of all key strategies
• Oversee and support execution of key operational and visual guidelines  
• Champion strong visual standards for the salesfloor by leveraging business performance data
• Support a safe work environment and efficient operation  
• Develop schedules that deliver business results while maintaining labor effectively 

Flow Experience Leader 

• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to support organizational goals 
• Is an ALO ambassador and creates a culture that aligns with our mission
• Demonstrate an ability to navigate the organization with a balance of business need and brand culture
• Create and implement effective communication strategies throughout store to achieve goals and KPI’s 

Store Manager Qualifications 

• 5+ years of retail or related industry leadership experience 
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)  
• Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly Motivated by driving business in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Independent work ethic, time management skills, and personal accountability
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles
• Business owner mindset with an entrepreneurial spirit  
• Requires constant movement in and around all areas of store
• Ability to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist, and safely climb up/down a ladder
• Ability to stand and move for an entire shift 

 Store Manager Schedule 

To build a balanced schedule that supports the needs of the business and our teams, we expect all full-time employees to have open availability and are expected to work variable shifts including peak days and weekends. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (the 1st week of January).   

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS 

• Generous employee discount for ALO, and free membership to ALO Wellness Club, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits such as free virtual access to mental health providers and new parent support for employees and dependents (Full-Time Employees)
• 401K with company matching (Full-Time Employees)
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries (select cities)

Please also note, Store Managers are eligible to participate in the Company’s Monthly Store Incentive which may result in bringing the total compensation to a higher range. Further, the range listed is just one component of the Company’s total rewards package for retail employees. Other rewards may include: clothing allowance, employee discount, 401K, competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, commuter benefits, and ALO Wellness Club.

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About Us

At Factory Direct Enterprises LLC d/b/a Ashley (FDE), we are committed to "Amazing" our Team Members by supporting their journey toward becoming their best selves. This commitment is reflected in our competitive compensation, benefits, culture, and growth opportunities, all of which align with our vision of being the employer of choice in every community we serve.

Who We Are:

• #1 Selling Furniture Brand in the World
• #1 Retailer of Furniture and Bedding in the United States

As an industry leader, we offer the best compensation package in the furniture industry, including:

• Competitive Base Salary range between $95,000 - $115,000 annually based on qualifications and relevant experience.
• 401(k) Program with a company match.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay, including your birthday.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits starting as low as $25 a week.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring qualified candidates for open positions.
• Competitive Advantage: Eligibility for the FDE G3 Profit-Sharing Program, designed to reward disciplined execution, responsible growth, and shared company success through annual incentive payouts
  

Our Culture and Team Member Programs: At FDE, we pride ourselves on a culture of recognition and growth. We believe in investing in our team and value their feedback through programs like Employee Surveys. Our Ashley Cares programs highlight our commitment to our team, our guests, and our communities, including:

• Hope to Dream: For every mattress sold, a portion of the proceeds is used to purchase and donate beds to children in need (ages 3-16).
• Give a Day: Every Team Member is encouraged to volunteer for one day per year with an approved organization, and we'll pay you for that day.
• Corporate Chaplains: Providing support in areas such as grief care, hospital visits, marriage and parenting support, aging parents, and stress management.
• Life Resources: Quarterly events supporting Team Members in areas like finances, relationships, health, and wellness.
• Team Member Relief Fund: Offering financial support for unexpected life events.
• SmartDollar: A FREE financial wellness program to help you budget, reduce debt, and save for the future.

Essential Functions

Factory Direct Enterprises LLC d/b/a Ashley (FDE) is seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. With 20+ retail locations across the tri-state area and continued expansion ahead, this position plays a critical role in managing the financial backbone of our multi-location retail operation.

We’re looking for a high-performing accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and is ready to take on leadership responsibilities. This is a succession-track role designed to grow into the Accounting Manager within the next few years.

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting:
  Coordinate and execute monthly and quarterly close activities in accordance with GAAP — including preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling and analyzing balance sheet accounts, and producing accurate internal financial statements and management reports
• Variance & Budget Analysis:
  Analyze and explain budget-to-actual variances and period-over-period financial changes on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, providing clear, actionable insights to leadership to support business decision-making
• Store Operations Accounting:
  Manage accounting activities related to new store openings, relocations, and monthly rent and occupancy cost analysis across all retail locations, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational decisions
• Lease & Fixed Asset Management:
  Oversee lease accounting under ASC 842, including evaluation of new and modified contracts, preparation of required schedules, and maintenance of accurate fixed asset records—additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliation
• Sales & Use Tax Compliance:
  Prepare, file, and analyze multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax returns to ensure compliance with state and local regulations; proactively identify discrepancies or risk areas
• Audit & Compliance:
  Lead the annual audit process by coordinating directly with external auditors, preparing supporting schedules, and ensuring timely and accurate submission of all required documentation
• System & Process Optimization:
  Identify, design, and implement improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, automation, and scalability within accounting processes, ERP systems, and reporting tools
• System & Process Optimization:
  Identify, design, and implement improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, automation, and scalability within accounting processes, ERP systems, and reporting tools
• Strategic Support:
  Partner with the Accounting Manager and VP of Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analyses that drive strategic initiatives, operational performance, and company growth

Schedule Expectations

• Full-time Position - Minimum of 40 hours per week
• Hybrid Schedule: Mon/Tues/Thurs in office required

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; strong foundational accounting knowledge is essential for success in this role.
• CPA credential or active progress toward CPA preferred, reflecting the technical depth required for GAAP compliance, lease accounting, audit leadership, and future managerial responsibilities.

Required Experience:

• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a retail, multi-entity, or high-volume operating environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in month-end close, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, including hands-on experience with lease accounting under ASC 842 and fixed asset accounting.
• Experience utilizing and navigating multiple ERP systems, with the ability to troubleshoot issues, streamline workflows, and support system enhancements.
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling) to support analysis and reporting requirements.
• Proven experience supporting or leading audit preparation, including developing schedules, reconciling supporting documentation, and interacting with external auditors.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor or train team members, reflecting readiness for a succession track into Accounting Manager.

Preferred Experience & Technical Skills:

• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, or data warehouse reporting tools to support automation, dashboarding, and enhanced analytics.
• Background in sales and use of tax compliance or multi-jurisdictional tax filings.
• Exposure to new store accounting, lease review, and operational accounting in a multi-location retail model.

Experience driving process improvements that increase accuracy, automation, or efficiency within accounting operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support collaboration with leadership, store operations, auditors, and cross-functional partners.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all accounting processes.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to improve existing workflows and build scalable processes for a growing retail organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines while maintaining a high standard of quality.

OVERVIEW

The Operations Lead is critical in the store leadership team and is responsible for driving and coaching to profitability and efficiency. The Operations Lead will work closely with the Operations & Visual Manager in initiating, delegating work, and providing feedback to the team to achieve optimal results supporting total store operations.   

Operations Leader 

• Lead & execute inventory management processes effectively with a focus om maximizing inventory accuracy and reducing shrink 
• Investigate and root cause inventory accuracy issues, partnering with the General Manager to escalate process or system gaps 
• Manage execution of key operational functions including shipment, receiving and processing, reverse transfers, sales floor recovery, intra-day sales floor replenishment, floor set updates, and supply management 
• Champion strong visual standards for the sales floor 
• Support a safe work environment and efficient operation through strong stockroom standards and processes 

Business Leader  

• Partner with Operations & Visual Manager to manage reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized 
• Demonstrate strong business acumen by leveraging metrics to support business-driving strategies 
• Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team and guests 

People Leader 

• Leads by example and inspires staff in daily operations and guest experience. 
• Directly oversee the Operations Associates; responsible for recruitment and development of talent 
• Use company performance tools to evaluate each operations associate and provide constant feedback to drive individual growth and improvement in partnership with the store leader 

Business Partner 

• Collaborate with Visual Lead to ensure cross-functional training, and Sales & Service Lead to ensure the business is well-executed 
• Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects and initiates, in partnership with the Operations & Visual Manager (e.g. from the SCC) 

Operations Lead Qualifications: 

• 2+ Years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales environment 
• Proven leadership capabilities demonstrating excellent decision making 
• Values feedback, receptive to receiving feedback and eager to provide 
• High energy, upbeat and enthusiastic with the ability to integrate fun and work 
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team 
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills 
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s guiding principles
• Job Level: Associate

The Lead role is full-time and requires 32 - 40 hours per week fulfilling the job description as stated above. To build a balanced schedule that supports the needs of the business and our teams, we expect all full-time employees to have open availability and are expected to work variable shifts including peak days and weekends. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (the 1st week of January). 

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS 

• Generous employee discount for Bella+Canvas, ALO, and free membership to ALO Wellness Club with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits such as free virtual access to mental health providers and new parent support for employees and dependents (Full-Time Employees)
• 401K with company matching (Full-Time Employees)
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries

The Company’s Lead base pay ranges from $19.00 - $23.00/ hour in Bridgewater, NJ. Please also note, Leads are eligible to participate in the Company’s Monthly Store Incentive bonus program, which may result in bringing the total compensation to a higher range. Further, the range listed is just one component of the Company’s total rewards package for retail employees. Other rewards may include: clothing allowance, employee discount, 401K, competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, commuter benefits, and ALO Wellness Club. 

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OVERVIEW

The Operations Lead is critical in the store leadership team and is responsible for driving and coaching to profitability and efficiency. The Operations Lead will work closely with the Operations & Visual Manager in initiating, delegating work, and providing feedback to the team to achieve optimal results supporting total store operations.   

Operations Leader 

• Lead & execute inventory management processes effectively with a focus on maximizing inventory accuracy and reducing shrink 
• Investigate and root cause inventory accuracy issues, partnering with the General Manager to escalate process or system gaps 
• Manage execution of key operational functions including shipment, receiving and processing, reverse transfers, sales floor recovery, intra-day sales floor replenishment, floor set updates, and supply management 
• Champion strong visual standards for the sales floor 
• Support a safe work environment and efficient operation through strong stockroom standards and processes 

Business Leader  

• Partner with Operations & Visual Manager to manage reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized 
• Demonstrate strong business acumen by leveraging metrics to support business-driving strategies 
• Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team and guests 

People Leader 

• Leads by example and inspires staff in daily operations and guest experience. 
• Directly oversee the Operations Associates; responsible for recruitment and development of talent 
• Use company performance tools to evaluate each operations associate and provide constant feedback to drive individual growth and improvement in partnership with the store leader 

Business Partner 

• Collaborate with Visual Lead to ensure cross-functional training, and Sales & Service Lead to ensure the business is well-executed 
• Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects and initiates, in partnership with the Operations & Visual Manager (e.g. from the SCC) 

Operations Lead Qualifications: 

• 2+ Years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales environment 
• Proven leadership capabilities demonstrating excellent decision making 
• Values feedback, receptive to receiving feedback and eager to provide 
• High energy, upbeat and enthusiastic with the ability to integrate fun and work 
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team 
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills 
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles
• Job Level: Associate

The Lead role is full-time and requires 32 - 40 hours per week fulfilling the job description as stated above. To build a balanced schedule that supports the needs of the business and our teams, we expect all full-time employees to have open availability and are expected to work variable shifts including peak days and weekends. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (the 1st week of January). 

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS 

• Generous employee discount for ALO, and free membership to ALO Wellness Club, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits such as free virtual access to mental health providers and new parent support for employees and dependents (Full-Time Employees)
• 401K with company matching (Full-Time Employees)
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries (select cities)

The Company’s Lead base pay ranges from $19.00 - $23.00/ hour in Shrewsbury, NJ. Please also note, Leads are eligible to participate in the Company’s Monthly Store Incentive bonus program, which may result in bringing the total compensation to a higher range. Further, the range listed is just one component of the Company’s total rewards package for retail employees. Other rewards may include: clothing allowance, employee discount, 401K, competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, commuter benefits, and ALO Wellness Club. 

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OVERVIEW

The Operations Associate is critical in the store team and is responsible for driving profitability and efficiency. The Operations Associate will work closely with the Operations & Visual Management team in initiating, completing work, and providing feedback to the team to achieve optimal results supporting total store operations.  

Key Job Responsibilities 

• Execute inventory management processes effectively with a focus om maximizing inventory accuracy and reducing shrink
• Investigate and root cause inventory accuracy issues, partnering with the General/Store Manager to escalate process or system gaps
• Support execution of key operational functions including shipment, receiving and processing, reverse transfers, sales floor recovery, intra-day sales floor replenishment, floor set updates, and supply management
• Maintain and champion strong visual standards for the sales floor
• Work closely with reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized
• Support a safe work environment and efficient operation through strong stockroom standards and processes
• Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team and guests
• Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects and initiates, in partnership with the Operations & Visual Management team.  
• Assists in processing shipment and ensuring product flow; including but not limited to visual merchandising placement and daily replenishment excellence
• Demonstrate strong business acumen by leveraging metrics to support business-driving strategies
• Resolve client needs quickly & effectively ensuring customer satisfaction
• Identify product concerns and communicate inventory needs to support the business goals
• Duties require constant movement in and around the store, including the sales floor and back of house. When not actively assisting guests, this position takes initiative to perform other tasks, as needed, to keep store clean, safe, inviting and operating efficiently. 

Operations Associate Qualifications 

• 1+ years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales & operational environment
• Requires constant movement in and around all areas of store
• Ability to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist, and safely climb up/down a ladder
• Ability to stand and move for an entire shift
• Passion for customer service and delivering exceptional experiences
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles  

 Operations Associate Schedule 

Part-Time non-exempt associates are expected to work up to 30 hours per week, based on the needs of the business, for a shift minimum of 4 hours. Full-Time non-exempt associates are expected to have open availability, 7 days a week, between 32 - 40 hours. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (the 1st week of January). 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS 

• Generous employee discount for ALO, and free membership to ALO Wellness Club, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits such as free virtual access to mental health providers and new parent support for employees and dependents (Full-Time Employees)
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries (select cities)

The Company’s Lead base pay ranges from $19.00 - $23.00/ hour in Wayne, NJ. Please also note, Leads are eligible to participate in the Company’s Monthly Store Incentive bonus program, which may result in bringing the total compensation to a higher range. Further, the range listed is just one component of the Company’s total rewards package for retail employees. Other rewards may include: clothing allowance, employee discount, 401K, competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, commuter benefits, and ALO Wellness Club.

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OVERVIEW

The Sales & Service Lead is integral to the elevating the guest experience at ALO.  They will ensure we deliver our targets for engagement, guest education and interaction, create a service-lead environment on the sales floor, and ultimately create a sanctuary that sets ALO apart from other retailers. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales & Service Leader 

• Lead an exceptional guest experience on the floor through assessing the level of guest connection and technical product education and supporting team members to address gaps through feedback and coaching 
• Continue to build the client relationship daily with our customers 
• Analyze reports in order to strategize and deliver results; support implementing action plans focusing on deficient areas and highlight growth opportunities 
• Ensure effective sales floor coverage through the development of workforce solutions and leading selling initiatives throughout the store as needed. 

Business Leader  

• Partner with Operations & Visual Manager to manage reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized 
• Demonstrate strong business acumen by leveraging metrics to support business-driving strategies 
• Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team and guests 

People Leader 

• Leads by example and inspires staff in daily operations and guest experience. 
• Directly oversee the Sales & Service Associates and Cashiers; responsible for recruitment and development of talent 
• Use company performance tools to evaluate each operations associate and provide constant feedback to drive individual growth and improvement in partnership with the store leader 

Business Partner  

• Collaborate with Community & Studio, Operations and Visual Leads to ensure cross-functional training and to ensure the business is well-executed 
• Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects and initiates, in partnership with the Sales & Service Manager (e.g. from the SCC) 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 2+ Years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales environment 
• Proven leadership capabilities demonstrating excellent decision making 
• Values feedback, receptive to receiving feedback and eager to provide 
• High energy, upbeat and enthusiastic with the ability to integrate fun and work 
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team 
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills 
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles 
• Job Level: Associate

The Sales & Service Lead is full-time and requires 32-40 hours per week fulfilling the job description as stated above. To build a balanced schedule that supports the needs of the business and our teams, we expect all full-time employees to have open availability and are expected to work variable shifts including peak days and weekends. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (the 1st week of January). 

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS 

• Generous employee discount for ALO, and free membership to ALO Wellness Club, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits such as free virtual access to mental health providers and new parent support for employees and dependents (Full-Time Employees)
• 401K with company matching (Full-Time Employees)
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries (select cities)

The Company’s Lead base pay ranges from $19.00 - $23.00/ hour in Cherry Hill, NJ. Please also note, Leads are eligible to participate in the Company’s Monthly Store Incentive bonus program, which may result in bringing the total compensation to a higher range. Further, the range listed is just one component of the Company’s total rewards package for retail employees. Other rewards may include: clothing allowance, employee discount, 401K, competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, commuter benefits, and ALO Wellness Club. 

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OVERVIEW

The Sales & Service Manager is a member of the store leadership team who deals with ALO’s business and guest experience strategy to life in store. This individual is passionate about business targets, sales, guest experience, and elevating talent to meet ALO’s guiding principles. This role’s north star is pointed at ensuring that guest experience in the store is exceptional. Duties require constant movement in and around the store, including the sales floor and back of house. When not actively assisting guests, this position takes initiative to perform other tasks, as needed, to keep store clean, safe, inviting and operating efficiently. 

Sales & Service Leader 

• Investigate and root cause sales opportunities, partnering with the General Manager to escalate process or system gaps
• Oversee the Sales & Service team to execute an exceptional guest experience on the floor through assessing the level of guest connection and technical product education and supporting team members to address gaps through feedback and coaching
• Continue to build the client relationship daily with our customers
• Ensure effective sales floor coverage through the development of workforce solutions and leading selling initiatives throughout the store as needed
• Partner with the General Manager to build the Sales & Service strategy for the store and execute implementation with the Sales & Service team 

Business Leader  

• Represent the business in meetings and on conference calls, in partnership with General Manager
• Review, Monitor and partner with General Manager to manage the budget, reporting and other business data; including metrics (e.g. Expenses, Sell-Thru) and inform planning processes (e.g., quarterly business review and sales planning)
• Future planning workflow business needs to protect optimal performance 

People Leader 

• Ensure that the Sales, Service, and Community team exudes ALO's mission and guiding principles to effectively communicate to our guests who we are, what we do and why we do what we do
• Leads a team through accountability, continuous coaching on a regular basis, development of talent, and elevating effective communication throughout the Operations and Visual team
• Establish internal & external pipeline through succession planning and recruitment strategy
• Writes an effective schedule that prioritizes the best business strategy, in partnership with the General Manager/Store Manager 

Business Partner 

• Oversees the execution of certain deliverables on the ALO Sales and Service Model, protecting operational efficiency
• Collaborates and implement General/Store Manager’s vision and work cross-functionally with business partners, as directed, to support all-level organizational goals
• Demonstrate an ability to navigate the organization with a balance of business need and brand culture 

Sales & Service Leadership Qualifications 

• 3-5 years of retail or related industry leadership experience 
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)  
• Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Agile with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a changing environment
• Independent work ethic, time management skills, and personal accountability  
• Requires constant movement in and around all areas of the store
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles
• Ability to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist, and safely climb up/down a ladder
• Ability to stand and move for an entire shift 

Sales & Service Manager Schedule 

To build a balanced schedule that supports the needs of the business and our teams, we expect all full-time employees to be available for opening, closing and weekend shifts. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (the 1st week of January) 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS 

• Generous employee discount for ALO, and free membership to ALO Wellness Club, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits such as free virtual access to mental health providers and new parent support for employees and dependents (Full-Time Employees)
• 401K with company matching (Full-Time Employees)
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries (select cities)

Please also note, Sales & Service Managers are eligible to participate in the Company’s Monthly Store Incentive bonus program, which may result in bringing the total compensation to a higher range. Further, the range listed is just one component of the Company’s total rewards package for retail employees. Other rewards may include: clothing allowance, employee discount, 401K, competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, commuter benefits, and ALO Wellness Club. 

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OVERVIEW

The Visual Lead is responsible for achieving store sales & maximizing profitability through Visual Merchandising in partnership with the Visual Manager. The Visual Lead will work closely with the Operations & Visual Manager in initiating, delegating work, and providing feedback to the team to achieve optimal results supporting total store operations.   

Visual Leader 

• Manage execution of key operational functions including shipment, receiving and processing, reverse transfers, sales floor recovery, intra-day sales floor replenishment, floor set updates, and supply management 
• Maintains strategic product presentation and merchandising by ensuring product recovery, restock, destock, and making visual merchandising change in accordance with directive and with partnership of the Visual Manager 
• Effectively plans Visual floor changes with the management team through payroll management and adapting the zone and visual support to the needs of the business. 
• Executes and maintains visual direction from planning through executing to meeting company expectations, budgets, timeline 
• Utilizes reporting tools in partnership with management to identify business opportunities with product placement, outfitting, and stock levels. Makes changes as necessary 

Business Leader  

• Partner with Operations & Visual Manager to manage reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized 
• Demonstrate strong business acumen by leveraging metrics to support business-driving strategies 
• Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team and guests 

People Leader 

• Leads by example and inspires staff in daily operations and guest experience 
• Partner with management to provide coaching, guidance and direction to Associates; responsible for recruitment and development of talent 
• Use company performance tools to evaluate each operations associate and provide constant feedback to drive individual growth and improvement in partnership with the store leader 

Business Partner  

• Collaborate with Operations Lead to ensure cross-functional training, and Sales & Service Lead to ensure the business is well-executed 
• Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects and initiates, in partnership with the Operations & Visual Manager (e.g. from the SCC)
• Open and close the store in accordance to visual standards 

Visual Lead Qualifications: 

• 2+ Years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales environment 
• Proven leadership capabilities demonstrating excellent decision making 
• Values feedback, receptive to receiving feedback and eager to provide 
• High energy, upbeat and enthusiastic with the ability to integrate fun and work 
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team 
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills 
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s guiding principles
• Job Level: Associate

The Visual Lead is full-time and requires 32-40 hours per week fulfilling the job description as stated above. To build a balanced schedule that supports the needs of the business and our teams, we expect all full-time employees to have open availability and are expected to work variable shifts including peak days and weekends. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (the 1st week of January). 

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS 

• Generous employee discount for Bella+Canvas, ALO, and free membership to ALO Wellness Club, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits (Full-Time Employees)
• 401K with company matching (Full-Time Employees)
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries

The Company’s Lead base pay ranges from $19.00 - $23.00/ hour in Bridgewater, NJ. Please also note, Leads are eligible to participate in the Company’s Monthly Store Incentive bonus program, which may result in bringing the total compensation to a higher range. Further, the range listed is just one component of the Company’s total rewards package for retail employees. Other rewards may include: clothing allowance, employee discount, 401K, competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, commuter benefits, and ALO Wellness Club. 

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OVERVIEW

The Visual Lead is responsible for achieving store sales & maximizing profitability through Visual Merchandising in partnership with the Visual Manager. The Visual Lead will work closely with the Operations & Visual Manager in initiating, delegating work, and providing feedback to the team to achieve optimal results supporting total store operations.   

Visual Leader 

• Manage execution of key operational functions including shipment, receiving and processing, reverse transfers, sales floor recovery, intra-day sales floor replenishment, floor set updates, and supply management 
• Maintains strategic product presentation and merchandising by ensuring product recovery, restock, destock, and making visual merchandising change in accordance with directive and with partnership of the Visual Manager 
• Effectively plans Visual floor changes with the management team through payroll management and adapting the zone and visual support to the needs of the business. 
• Executes and maintains visual direction from planning through executing to meeting company expectations, budgets, timeline 
• Utilizes reporting tools in partnership with management to identify business opportunities with product placement, outfitting, and stock levels. Makes changes as necessary 

Business Leader  

• Partner with Operations & Visual Manager to manage reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized 
• Demonstrate strong business acumen by leveraging metrics to support business-driving strategies 
• Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team and guests 

People Leader 

• Leads by example and inspires staff in daily operations and guest experience 
• Partner with management to provide coaching, guidance and direction to Associates; responsible for recruitment and development of talent 
• Use company performance tools to evaluate each operations associate and provide constant feedback to drive individual growth and improvement in partnership with the store leader 

Business Partner  

• Collaborate with Operations Lead to ensure cross-functional training, and Sales & Service Lead to ensure the business is well-executed 
• Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects and initiates, in partnership with the Operations & Visual Manager (e.g. from the SCC)
• Open and close the store in accordance to visual standards 

Visual Lead Qualifications: 

• 2+ Years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales environment 
• Proven leadership capabilities demonstrating excellent decision making 
• Values feedback, receptive to receiving feedback and eager to provide 
• High energy, upbeat and enthusiastic with the ability to integrate fun and work 
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team 
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills 
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s guiding principles
• Job Level: Associate

The Visual Lead is full-time and requires 32-40 hours per week fulfilling the job description as stated above. To build a balanced schedule that supports the needs of the business and our teams, we expect all full-time employees to have open availability and are expected to work variable shifts including peak days and weekends. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (the 1st week of January). 

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS 

• Generous employee discount for Bella+Canvas, ALO, and free membership to ALO Wellness Club, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits such as free virtual access to mental health providers and new parent support for employees and dependents (Full-Time Employees)
• 401K with company matching (Full-Time Employees)
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries

The Company’s Lead base pay ranges from $19.00 - $23.00/ hour in Short Hills, NJ. Please also note, Leads are eligible to participate in the Company’s Monthly Store Incentive bonus program, which may result in bringing the total compensation to a higher range. Further, the range listed is just one component of the Company’s total rewards package for retail employees. Other rewards may include: clothing allowance, employee discount, 401K, competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, commuter benefits, and ALO Wellness Club. 

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OVERVIEW

The Operations Associate is critical in the store team and is responsible for driving profitability and efficiency. The Operations Associate will work closely with the Operations & Visual Management team in initiating, completing work, and providing feedback to the team to achieve optimal results supporting total store operations.  

Key Job Responsibilities 

• Execute inventory management processes effectively with a focus om maximizing inventory accuracy and reducing shrink
• Investigate and root cause inventory accuracy issues, partnering with the General/Store Manager to escalate process or system gaps
• Support execution of key operational functions including shipment, receiving and processing, reverse transfers, sales floor recovery, intra-day sales floor replenishment, floor set updates, and supply management
• Maintain and champion strong visual standards for the sales floor
• Work closely with reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized
• Support a safe work environment and efficient operation through strong stockroom standards and processes
• Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team and guests
• Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects and initiates, in partnership with the Operations & Visual Management team.  
• Assists in processing shipment and ensuring product flow; including but not limited to visual merchandising placement and daily replenishment excellence
• Demonstrate strong business acumen by leveraging metrics to support business-driving strategies
• Resolve client needs quickly & effectively ensuring customer satisfaction
• Identify product concerns and communicate inventory needs to support the business goals
• Duties require constant movement in and around the store, including the sales floor and back of house. When not actively assisting guests, this position takes initiative to perform other tasks, as needed, to keep store clean, safe, inviting and operating efficiently. 

Operations Associate Qualifications 

• 1+ years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales & operational environment
• Requires constant movement in and around all areas of store
• Ability to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist, and safely climb up/down a ladder
• Ability to stand and move for an entire shift
• Passion for customer service and delivering exceptional experiences
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles  

 Operations Associate Schedule 

Part-Time non-exempt associates are expected to work up to 30 hours per week, based on the needs of the business, for a shift minimum of 4 hours. Full-Time non-exempt associates are expected to have open availability, 7 days a week, between 32 - 40 hours. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (the 1st week of January). 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS 

• Generous employee discount for ALO, and free membership to ALO Wellness Club, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits such as free virtual access to mental health providers and new parent support for employees and dependents (Full-Time Employees)
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries (select cities)

The Company’s Associate base pay ranges from $17.00 - $19.00/ hour in Short Hills, NJ. Please also note, Associates are eligible to participate in the Company’s Monthly Store Incentive bonus program, which may result in bringing the total compensation to a higher range. Further, the range listed is just one component of the Company’s total rewards package for retail employees. Other rewards may include: clothing allowance, employee discount, 401K, competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, commuter benefits, and ALO Wellness Club.

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Are you a results-driven leader who thrives on developing high-performing teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences? Join Factory Direct Enterprises LLC, one of the largest licensees of Ashley Furniture, and take your leadership career to the next level. With competitive compensation, a culture focused on growth, and a strong support system, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Join a team honored by Furniture Today as one of the Best Places to Work in Furniture for 2025.

About Us

FDE represents Ashley, the number one selling furniture brand in the world and the leading retailer of furniture and bedding in the United States.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer one of the most comprehensive compensation and benefits packages in the industry:

• Base salary ranging from $60,000 to $70,000, depending on experience and store assignment
• Annual bonus opportunities with the potential to earn up to $72,540 additional pay, based on performance and company success
• Paid 13-week training program through the Ashley Sales Academy
• Quarterly and annual performance awards
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and a paid day off for your birthday
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with plans starting at $25 per week
• Employee discounts on Ashley products
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,000 for successful candidate referrals
• Eligibility for the FDE G3 Profit-Sharing Program, rewarding team members based on company and store performance outcomes

Our Culture and Team Member Programs

At FDE, we foster a culture of accountability, growth, and recognition. We actively seek employee feedback and invest in meaningful programs to support our team and communities:

• Hope to Dream: Every mattress purchase helps provide beds to children in need
• Give a Day: One paid day annually to volunteer with an approved nonprofit organization
• Corporate Chaplains: Confidential support for personal, family, and wellness matters
• Life Resources: Quarterly wellness events on finance, relationships, and health
• Team Member Relief Fund: Financial support for unexpected life events
• SmartDollar: Free financial education and budgeting platform for employees

Your Role: Sales Manager 

As a Sales Manager, you will be responsible for leading, developing, and managing the performance of the sales team. You will create a culture of accountability and success, focusing on driving KPIs, guest satisfaction, and overall store performance. You will lead by example on the sales floor, ensuring team engagement and alignment with company goals and values. You will have a designated 'Home Store' at one of our New Jersey locations; Fairfield, Paramus, Secaucus, Union, Bay Plaza, Nanuet - with the expectation for you to be flexible in working location according to meet the business need. 

Key Responsibilities

Sales Leadership and Coaching
• Lead and execute FDE’s seven critical sales leadership processes
• Manage team staffing levels to align with traffic and sales volume
• Support the onboarding and development of new team members
• Coach and performance manage associates to achieve sales excellence
• Oversee consistent execution of the Ashley Proven Sales Process
• Guide prospecting and follow-up to build a strong pipeline of customers
• Ensure sales practices meet company compliance and quality standards
• Maintain a consistent presence on the sales floor to coach and support staff (Position to Impact)

Leadership Development
• Apply leadership tools and best practices in daily management
• Attend required training including leadership development and product/vendor sessions
• Mentor future leaders including Assistant Managers, Coaches, and Managers-in-Training

Daily Operations and Motivation
• Lead energizing morning huddles and coaching scrimmages
• Assign team opportunities and participate in guest interactions
• Review and manage staffing-to-traffic ratios and store KPIs

Sales and Performance Metrics
• Achieve store sales budgets based on store tier
• Improve sales KPIs including close rate, sales per guest, and average ticket
• Monitor and drive success across categories such as protection plans, sleep products, and financing
• Track Net Promoter Score (NPS) and Total Piece Exception Rate

Operational Excellence
• Ensure all activities align with the company’s mission, values, and operational standards
• Participate in weekly “Perfect Store Visit” meetings to review store readiness and performance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and guest-ready showroom environment

Schedule Requirements

• Full-time, minimum of 45 hours per week including weekends
• Availability during holiday periods and business-critical dates
• Two scheduled days off per week, with exceptions during peak periods
• Regular, in-person attendance at the assigned store location is required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous leadership experience in a fast-paced retail environment
• Strong ability to coach, lead, and drive performance through others
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and motivational skills
• Ability to foster teamwork and build strong internal relationships
• Highly organized with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to learn company systems

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, Employee discount, Paid training program

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Are you an experienced leader with a passion for building high-performing teams, delivering outstanding guest experiences, and driving sales performance? Join Factory Direct Enterprises LLC, one of the largest licensees of Ashley Furniture. With strong earning potential, robust benefits, and a culture focused on development and recognition, this is your opportunity to lead with impact. Join a team honored by Furniture Today as one of the Best Places to Work in Furniture for 2025.

About Us

FDE represents Ashley, the number one selling furniture brand in the world and the leading retailer of furniture and bedding in the United States.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer one of the most competitive compensation packages in the retail industry:

• Base salary ranging from $65,000 to $80,000 based on experience, qualifications, and store assignment
• Annual bonus opportunities with potential to earn up to $89,700 in additional pay, based on performance and company results
• Paid 13-week leadership training program through the Ashley Sales Academy
• Quarterly and annual awards to recognize top performance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and a paid day off for your birthday
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with plans starting at $25 per week
• Employee discounts on products and services
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,000 for recommending successful candidates
• Eligibility for the FDE G3 Profit-Sharing Program, rewarding team members based on company and store performance outcomes

Our Culture and Team Member Programs

At FDE, we value a culture of recognition, growth, and support. Our team programs and feedback channels are designed to help our people succeed both personally and professionally:

• Hope to Dream: Helps provide beds to children in need through proceeds from mattress sales
• Give a Day: Paid time off annually to volunteer with a recognized non-profit organization
• Corporate Chaplains: Confidential support for life challenges such as grief, family, and wellness needs
• Life Resources: Quarterly sessions focused on finances, relationships, and health
• Team Member Relief Fund: Financial assistance during unexpected life events
• SmartDollar: Free financial wellness platform for budgeting, saving, and debt reduction

Your Role: General Sales Manager

The General Sales Manager is responsible for overseeing the full sales operation within their assigned location. This role involves developing and executing sales strategies, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring all sales objectives are achieved. The General Sales Manager leads by example, staying Positioned to Impact (P2I) on the floor, driving results through coaching, planning, and collaboration with other departments. You will have a designated 'Home Store' at one of our New Jersey locations; Fairfield, Paramus, Secaucus, Union, Bay Plaza, Nanuet - with the expectation for you to be flexible in working location according to meet the business need. 

Key Responsibilities

Sales Strategy and Leadership
• Create and execute comprehensive sales strategies to meet revenue and profitability goals
• Analyze sales trends and data to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for growth
• Set and monitor clear performance goals for all sales roles
• Provide regular coaching, direction, and performance feedback to sales managers and team members

FDE’s Sales Leadership Processes
• Manage staffing levels to align with store traffic and turnover
• Oversee onboarding and cultural integration of new team members
• Support development and performance management of all team members
• Ensure consistent execution of the Ashley Proven Sales Process
• Lead prospecting and follow-up efforts to grow the customer base
• Ensure compliance and high standards across all sales activities
• Maintain active presence on the sales floor to coach in real-time (Position to Impact)

Leadership Development
• Apply principles from FDE’s Leadership Toolkit
• Participate in leadership and vendor training, manager meetings, and development sessions
• Mentor future leaders including Sales Managers, Assistant Managers, and Trusted Advisors

Daily Store Operations
• Lead daily huddles and coaching scrimmages to set the tone for the team
• Assign team opportunities and assist with guest interactions
• Guide team members in developing sales techniques and exceeding KPIs

Sales and Business Performance
• Achieve store-specific sales budgets by managing team execution and staffing-to-traffic ratios
• Improve sales performance in areas such as close rate, average sale, and sales per guest
• Track and manage key metrics including protection plan sales, sleep category, net margin, financing applications, and appointment rates
• Monitor and improve Net Promoter Score (NPS) and reduce Total Piece Exception Rate

Showroom and Compliance Standards
• Lead weekly Perfect Store Visit meetings to maintain operational alignment
• Ensure the store remains clean, organized, and guest-ready
• Regularly coach, assist, and manage team performance through active engagement

Schedule Requirements

• Full-time, minimum of 40 hours per week including weekends
• Additional hours may be required during peak periods, holidays, or business needs
• Two scheduled days off per week, excluding holidays or blackout periods
• Regular, in-person attendance at the assigned store is required

Qualifications

• High motivation, strong leadership mindset, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience in retail leadership, sales management, or a similar role required
• Ability to drive performance through accountability, coaching, and team development
• Skilled in managing priorities, solving problems, and making data-informed decisions
• Strong communication and organizational abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to learn internal systems

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee discount

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Are you looking for a fulfilling leadership opportunity with top-tier benefits, strong earning potential, and a company that values personal and professional growth? Join us at FDE, one of the largest licensees of Ashley Furniture—where your success is recognized, supported, and rewarded. Join a team honored by Furniture Today as one of the Best Places to Work in Furniture for 2025.

About Us

Factory Direct Enterprises LLC proudly represents Ashley, the number one selling furniture brand in the world and the leading retailer of furniture and bedding in the United States.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer one of the most competitive compensation packages in the retail furniture industry:

• Commission-based earnings ranging from $60,000 to $110,000 annually, based on performance
• Annual bonus structure tied to individual and company success
• Weekly bonus opportunities through Presidents and Premier Programs
• Paid 13-week training through the Ashley Sales Academy
• All-expense-paid incentive trips and performance awards
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and a paid day off for your birthday
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting at $25 per week
• Employee discounts on home furnishings and services
• Referral bonuses up to $1,000 for successful candidate referrals
• Eligibility for the FDE G3 Profit-Sharing Program, rewarding team members based on company and store performance outcomes

Our Culture and Team Member Programs

FDE fosters a culture of support, recognition, and growth. We value feedback and provide resources to help our team members thrive. Our Ashley Cares initiatives reflect our commitment to employees, customers, and the communities we serve:

• Hope to Dream: Each mattress purchase helps provide beds to children in need
• Give a Day: One paid volunteer day annually with an approved non-profit organization
• Corporate Chaplains: Confidential support for personal, family, and wellness needs
• Life Resources: Quarterly programs focused on health, financial literacy, and relationships
• Team Member Relief Fund: Emergency financial assistance for qualifying life events
• SmartDollar: Free financial wellness platform to assist with budgeting and debt reduction

Your Role: Regional Assistant Selling Manager

The Assistant Selling Manager plays a key role in leading and developing the sales team. You will be responsible for creating a productive, guest-focused environment while actively engaging on the sales floor and supporting the store’s daily operations. You will help drive sales performance, ensure service standards are met, and assist with coaching and team development. You will have a designated 'Home Store' at one of our New Jersey locations; Fairfield, Paramus, Secaucus, Union, Bay Plaza, Nanuet - with the expectation for you to be flexible in working location according to meet the business need. 

Key Responsibilities

Sales and Team Leadership
• Support sales of merchandise, accessories, and protection plans
• Achieve or exceed individual and store-wide sales targets
• Actively engage with guests and guide team members during the sales process
• Maintain visibility on the sales floor (Position to Impact) to assist both customers and staff
• Build team confidence by mentoring and leading by example

Operations and Management Support
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training new team members
• Support sales leadership in scheduling, performance coaching, and goal setting
• Oversee opening and closing procedures and maintain store readiness
• Authorize price adjustments, returns, and cancellations in the absence of store leadership
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and service expectations

Onboarding and Culture
• Serve as a role model for professionalism and high performance during new hire training
• Promote company values and reinforce service excellence standards

Performance Goals and Expectations

You will be evaluated based on team performance, sales goals, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Leadership presence, team collaboration, and floor engagement are key success factors in this role.

Schedule Requirements

• Full-time, minimum of 40 hours per week, including Saturdays and Sundays
• Availability for peak retail periods, holidays, and coverage needs
• Scheduled two days off per week, excluding holidays and blackout periods
• Regular, in-person attendance is required at the assigned store location

Qualifications

• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Experience in retail sales or management preferred
• Positive attitude, strong communication, and a commitment to delivering results
• Ability to coach and develop team members in a performance-driven environment

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance, Dental insurance. Vision insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, Employee discount

Position: Assistant Manager 

Hours: 40 Weekly

Interview Plan

Ever wondered what it’s like behind the bubbles?  #lushcareers

Lush North America has been creating fresh and handmade cosmetics for the past 20 years- keeping our customers’ bathtubs and showers a little more magical through our retail shops across Canada and the US. We are dedicated to the practices of fair trade sourcing and supporting sustainable communities as well as giving back to organizations that can make a difference.

We Offer:

• A fun and funky store atmosphere where individualism is encouraged
• A 50% discount off all our products to keep you smelling and feeling fresh
• An unconventional retail structure to support your entrepreneurial spirit
• The opportunity for growth as Lush loves to promote from within

Assistant Manager

As Assistant Manager, you bring Lush’s Leadership Practices into all elements of your business interactions with customers, fellow staff and operations: Be Real, Be Curious, Lead Fearlessly, Adapt and Evolve, Grow Talent, and Live with Purpose.

The ASM supports the Shop Manager as needed in all business areas and as delegated by their Retailer; as second-in-command, the ASM will pick up Manager duties as required to support a strong customer experience, staff experience, shop operational excellence, and exceeding sales goals.

Responsibilities: 

Sales & Customer Experience:

• Customer Service: collaborate with your team on plans to exceed daily sales goals and ensure a unique and inclusive customer experience that makes every visitor feel welcome, meets their needs and makes their day.
• Building the Brand: educate our customers and staff on our brand values, and articulate our position on Fighting Animal Testing, Freshest Cosmetics, Ethical Buying, 100% Vegetarian, Handmade, and Naked Packaging in the shop and through community engagement and other traffic-driving initiatives.
• Product Passion: increase the depth of your product knowledge through constant learning and consistently make informed and product recommendations for every need
• Driving Sales: demonstrate strong business acumen and understanding of your metrics, budgets and reports and how to impact them through behaviors on the floor to deliver profitable results.

Team Leadership:

• Lead Fearlessly: Be present to support your team on the sales floor, answer questions, remove obstacles, problem solve, and motivate them to meet their sales goals
• Grow Talent: by owning your own development, assessing your performance, seeking feedback and resources and opportunities to improve and elevate your skills, knowledge and abilities; and supporting the growth of your team through coaching and leading by example.
• Be Real: with your needs and feedback for your team and leaders and adaptable to the needs of the business as required
• Live with Purpose: engage your team at every level of your business to ensure they are inspired, motivated and building strong peer and customer relationships and are connected to the brand values
• Recruitment and Selection: Support the staffing of your shop with top-performing staff by working actively within your markets to network, recruit, hire and succession plan.
• Staff Development: collaborate with your Manager on creating and executing plans that improve staff engagement, retention, performance, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging practices.

Operational Excellence:

• Policies and Procedures: Support your manager to keep your shop complaint and ensure your staff are practicing company standards for opening and closing, product integrity, respectful workplace, health and safety and daily communication. · Stock and Inventory: Support the training of your inventory team to abide by fresh standards and rotation rules and manage ordering to ensure the right products, in the right amounts are in the store at the right times within your allocated budget.
• Visuals and Merchandising: Identify and support the development of your team to take pride in a clean and beautiful work environment and follow the merchandising and design standards to provide a consistent customer experience and drive sales.
• Scheduling, Time and Attendance: ensure the right number of staff with the right skill levels are scheduled at peak times and that breaks and meals are allocated and recorded appropriately to ensure staff wellbeing and payroll accuracy.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 1-3 years managing or supervising in a retail environment
• Excellent listening and communication skills 
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills. 
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Strong customer service, supervisory and sales skills
• Knowledge and interest in skincare, natural beauty and ethical business
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the shop including holidays, evenings and weekends

Preferred:

• Experience with consultation-based customer service models
• Ability to develop and train staff through positive coaching and feedback
• Proficient in excel, Microsoft suit, and adaptable to other systems as required
• Basic HR skills in hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management
• Experience in cross cultural collaboration and DEIB or social justice training
• Fluency in Spanish, French or other languages

_{At Lush, we believe when we continue to foster a culture of inclusion and respect within a diverse workforce, we are doing our part in building a world where there is equal opportunity for all. We recruit from a variety of employment agencies, community groups, non-profits, and online social and job sites, and in our business practices, strive to leverage the gift that diversity brings.}   

_{Lush North America unequivocally supports equal opportunity employment for all applicants regardless of religion, race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, ability, adverse mental health, and other characteristics both defined, protected and enforced by the law under federal or provincial/state jurisdiction.}  

Position: Manager in Training

Hours: 40 Weekly

Internal Deadline to Apply: May 10

Ever wondered what it’s like behind the bubbles?  #lushcareers

Lush North America has been creating fresh and handmade cosmetics for the past 20 years- keeping our customers’ bathtubs and showers a little more magical through our retail shops across Canada and the US. We are dedicated to the practices of fair trade sourcing and supporting sustainable communities as well as giving back to organizations that can make a difference.

We Offer:

• A fun and funky store atmosphere where individualism is encouraged
• A 50% discount off all our products to keep you smelling and feeling fresh
• An unconventional retail structure to support your entrepreneurial spirit
• The opportunity for growth as Lush loves to promote from within

Manager in Training

As Manager in Training, you bring Lush’s Leadership Practices into all elements of your business interactions with customers, fellow staff and operations: Be Real, Be Curious, Lead Fearlessly, Adapt and Evolve, Grow Talent, and Live with Purpose.

The MIT supports the Store Manager as needed in all business areas and as delegated by their Retailer; as second-in-command, the MIT will pick up Manager duties as required to support a strong customer experience, staff experience, shop operational excellence, and exceeding sales goals.

Responsibilities: 

Sales & Customer Experience:

• Customer Service: collaborate with your team on plans to exceed daily sales goals and ensure a unique and inclusive customer experience that makes every visitor feel welcome, meets their needs and makes their day.
• Building the Brand: educate our customers and staff on our brand values, and articulate our position on Fighting Animal Testing, Freshest Cosmetics, Ethical Buying, 100% Vegetarian, Handmade, and Naked Packaging in the shop and through community engagement and other traffic-driving initiatives.
• Product Passion: increase the depth of your product knowledge through constant learning and consistently make informed and product recommendations for every need
• Driving Sales: demonstrate strong business acumen and understanding of your metrics, budgets and reports and how to impact them through behaviors on the floor to deliver profitable results.

Team Leadership:

• Lead Fearlessly: Be present to support your team on the sales floor, answer questions, remove obstacles, problem solve, and motivate them to meet their sales goals
• Grow Talent: by owning your own development, assessing your performance, seeking feedback and resources and opportunities to improve and elevate your skills, knowledge and abilities; and supporting the growth of your team through coaching and leading by example.
• Be Real: with your needs and feedback for your team and leaders and adaptable to the needs of the business as required
• Live with Purpose: engage your team at every level of your business to ensure they are inspired, motivated and building strong peer and customer relationships and are connected to the brand values
• Recruitment and Selection: Support the staffing of your shop with top-performing staff by working actively within your markets to network, recruit, hire and succession plan.
• Staff Development: collaborate with your Manager on creating and executing plans that improve staff engagement, retention, performance, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging practices.

Operational Excellence:

• Policies and Procedures: Support your manager to keep your shop complaint and ensure your staff are practicing company standards for opening and closing, product integrity, respectful workplace, health and safety and daily communication. · Stock and Inventory: Support the training of your inventory team to abide by fresh standards and rotation rules and manage ordering to ensure the right products, in the right amounts are in the store at the right times within your allocated budget.
• Visuals and Merchandising: Identify and support the development of your team to take pride in a clean and beautiful work environment and follow the merchandising and design standards to provide a consistent customer experience and drive sales.
• Scheduling, Time and Attendance: ensure the right number of staff with the right skill levels are scheduled at peak times and that breaks and meals are allocated and recorded appropriately to ensure staff wellbeing and payroll accuracy.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 1-3 years managing or supervising in a retail environment
• Excellent listening and communication skills 
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills. 
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Strong customer service, supervisory and sales skills
• Knowledge and interest in skincare, natural beauty and ethical business
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the shop including holidays, evenings and weekends

Preferred:

• Experience with consultation-based customer service models
• Ability to develop and train staff through positive coaching and feedback
• Proficient in excel, Microsoft suit, and adaptable to other systems as required
• Basic HR skills in hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management
• Experience in cross cultural collaboration and DEIB or social justice training
• Fluency in Spanish, French or other languages

_{At Lush, we believe when we continue to foster a culture of inclusion and respect within a diverse workforce, we are doing our part in building a world where there is equal opportunity for all. We recruit from a variety of employment agencies, community groups, non-profits, and online social and job sites, and in our business practices, strive to leverage the gift that diversity brings.}   

_{Lush North America unequivocally supports equal opportunity employment for all applicants regardless of religion, race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, ability, adverse mental health, and other characteristics both defined, protected and enforced by the law under federal or provincial/state jurisdiction.}  

You are an independent professional, with a high level of responsibility and identifying and solving problems is something that comes naturally to you.  As an Assistant Store Manager, you will support the Store Manager to achieve sales and service targets; maintaining best practices and identifying areas of improvements for store operations and other factors that contribute to providing an excellent experience for our customers and team members alike

What you will do: 

• Support Store Manager to lead and develop a professional store team to achieve company goals and incrementally improve individual objectives
• Collaborate with training teams to effectively to develop a gold standard team
• Establish weekly/monthly objectives for the team
• Ensure that all employees present professionally according to company policies and practice highest level of customer service to achieve maximum sales and radically personal experience
• Ensure that all merchandise is properly and attractively displayed as per visual guidelines
• Collaborate with store support departments to effectively utilize company resources
• Align with Human Resources on company policies, procedures and development planning for store team
• Performing other duties assigned by Store Manager

Who you are:

• Previous experience in management, sales, hospitality, and/or service
• Exceptional customer service/clienteling skills
• Strong leadership skills, able to coach/motivate team
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

What you will get: 

• Competitive salary and monthly incentives 
• A top-of-the-line training program, unique to the industry
• A clothing allowance for each new season and generous employee discount
• Opportunity to build a career with one of the fastest growing companies in fashion
• Opportunity to travel to other stores and abroad

Salary Band $28-$35/hourly

This application is for Clinic-specific role Aesthetic Registered Nurse (RN). Please utilize this if you are interested in working with Skin Laundry, but do not see a role open right now that matches what you are looking for. We are growing and always looking for great talent!

Location: Hoboken, NJ Clinic

Compensation: $50/hr guaranteed rate | $28/hr base rate + tips and commission

Schedule/Availability: Clinic Operating Hours, including mall holiday extended hours and weekend availability (*subject to change).

Ability to commute/cover other clinics: Reliably commute to home clinic location & periodically travel to other clinics to provide coverage as needed. 

Physical Requirements: This role requires long periods of Sitting & standing. Individuals are required to lift and move inventory and other clinic assets. 

Job Summary 

As part of the clinic team the Aesthetic Registered Nurse is a medical skincare professional who partners with their clinic team to provide clients’ excellence services with advanced medical-grade technologies and skin care product recommendations on their customized skin care journey. While other companies also specialize in injectables, hair removal and tattoo removal, we specialize in one thing - facials.  Helping develop effective routines and customized plans for clients with compassion and high-energy. RN’s should be ready to join a hard-working & high volume medical-grade skin care clinic. 

Reports To: Clinic Manager 

Qualifications

Required education: 

Associate 

Required experience: 

Registered Nurse (RN): 1 year 

Required license or certification: 

Registered Nurse (RN) 

Current State Nursing License 

BLS 

• 2 years of experience in Skin Care/Aesthetics or customer service preferred.
• Current RN State License. Basic Life Support Certification is required through the American Heart Association
• Clinically competent, professional, compassionate, functions well with the team, and able to provide safe and therapeutic services.
• Polished, natural, and professional.
• Customer service is our #1 priority, must have exceptional communication skills be capable of problem-solving.
• Must have an outgoing personality yet calming presence, making clients comfortable.
• Attentive, able to listen and read customers to ensure high Skin Laundry standards are always met.
• Attention to detail in following company protocol and goal oriented.
• Must prioritize client safety and customer service and be able to make clinical decisions, knowing when to ask for assistance.
• Able to work weekends (40 hours per week) 

Responsibilities Include:  

Creating Curated Client Experiences 

-Present & promote customized no-downtime laser facials best suited for current and perspective clients’ personal skincare needs and are safe and effective for all skin types. 

-Discuss the importance of the skin care protocols created by the medical team. 

-Celebrate the success of the results our clients seeing. 

 Supporting Store Operations Success 

-Support clinic success by improving efficiency and accuracy amongst all processes and procedures within the business 

-Assists with orientation, training, coaching, and developing staff members to understand and execute operational expectations 

-Establishes adequate staff to ensure timely patient visits 

-Strong communication skills, ability to multitask, and comfortability with computer/store systems 

-Establishes and maintains effective client retention processes  

Enhancing Skin Laundry Culture  

-Partner with clinic team to provide people-oriented, enjoyable & comfortable workplace of belonging. 

-Respect and support all team members individuality & provide an inclusive environment 

-Understand opportunities and support the team to meet personal & clinic goals. 

-Maintains organizational relationships   

5 ways we give back to YOU 

We are committed to your growth

You are our priority. Skin Laundry has a team of individuals who are responsible for building out a roadmap that makes your success and development guaranteed - as long as you are willing to put in the work. 

Work/Life Balance

We believe that all our team members should be cared for as a HUMAN first and foremost. We have an extensive Holiday Policy and are working relentlessly to release new initiatives that support your mental health in and out of work.

You will be led, not managed

The days of being managed are over. We believe that success comes from working alongside a People Leader who is there to support and uplift - not criticize and over-look. 

Speak Up Culture

Let’s face it - suffering in silence should no longer be the norm. At Skin Laundry your voice is not only heard, but VITAL to the health of the organization. You have a safe space to speak up, give feedback, and share your needs. 

We don’t hire jerks

It’s as simple as that. We are a group of humble, kind, and self-aware individuals - there is no room for bullying, gossip, racism, or any other kind of discrimination or intolerance here. 

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about transforming the skin care & beauty industry. Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply   

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. 

This application is for the clinic-specific role of Clinic Manager (CM). Please utilize this if you are interested in working with Skin Laundry, but do not see a role open right now that matches what you are looking for. We are growing and always looking for great talent!

Location:  Hoboken, NJ

Job Type: Full-time 

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 + Bonus Opportunity (This is what you can expect to be paid in this role. The range considers factors such as years of relative experience, cost of living/geographical area and clinic volume.)

Ability to commute/cover other clinics: Reliably commute to home clinic location & periodically travel to other clinics to provide coverage as needed. 

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions: 

• This work is performed in a retail environment and requires the ability to walk short distances and stand for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to lift and carry inventory and move clinic equipment. Regularly required to reach, crouch, kneel, bend, twist, push, pull, and carry up to 25lbs.
• Frequently talking and listening to clients in person and on phone. 
• Requires the ability to operate standard office equipment such as phones, keyboards, computers, and touch screen devices. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

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About This Exciting Role: 

Skin Laundry is growing & glowing! We have multiple new clinics opening across the US! We're looking for laser focused Clinic Managers to lead our sales strategies and day-to-day management of one of our Skin Laundry clinics.  As Clinic Manager, you’re inspiring and leading by example. You will work directly with your team to coach, mentor and inspire to ensure successful sales & client retention strategies, customer service-related initiatives, and clinic operations.  You will ensure that the clinic team is motivated to create an energetic and passionate experience for our clients. As the CM you are a kind & caring leader and must have the ability to make informed decisions and overcome challenges.   

What you'll be responsible for:  

Sales & Sales Strategy 

• Establish and lead the execution of the brand’s business strategies to drive store Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results to maximize performance and achieve sales plans and goals.
• Develop strong relationships with partners and clients for new business opportunities within the assigned area.
• Customize local clinic marketing and outreach plans. Collaborate with other departments, such as Marketing, to build brand awareness and to drive sales and traffic through market outreach and effective in-store events.
• Working directly with clients to sell memberships and products 

People Training  

• The Lab CM for a designated Lab Clinic has the opportunity and responsibility to be part of the training program at Skin Laundry to orient and develop new employees.  
• Partner with VP of Talent Management to develop and execute training for employees.
• Manage ongoing day to day clinic operations concurrently with training new hires. 

People Leadership 

• Hire, develop and motivate a magnetic team. 
• Coach and give feedback as necessary for all team members.
• Lead your team to deliver excellent customer experience and meet service and retail sales targets.
• Organize regular team communication to discuss business updates, issues, and opportunities.
• Evaluate and manage employee performance and develop individual career development plans. 

Clinic Operations 

• Ensure all store operations are consistent and flawless; people policies and standards are practiced and upheld.
• Develop monthly, weekly, and daily clinic action plans to achieve revenue targets in all mix of business on a consistent basis.
• Coverage of the clinic (working on the floor and in the front).
• Effectively manage all physical inventory and forecasting for service and retail.
• Address client issues and queries professionally, accurately, and timely.
• Evaluate existing business procedures and recommend improvements.
• Effectively create and manage team schedules to meet client needs, achieve clinic financial targets. 

About you: 

• You have a minimum of 3 -5 years of management experience in a retail environment. 
• You have a passion for accessible and inclusive beauty. 
• You rock the foundations with a proficiency of Retail Math, MS Office Suite, and Outlook.
• You are a business strategist - you can seamlessly maneuver through day-to-day tactics and exhibit exceptional customer service and outreach, all the while driving your clinic to the next level.
• You believe in creating an uplifting and positive company culture - one that fosters a true sense of belonging, valuing diversity, inclusivity, and equity.
• You love to lead and mentor others.
• You enjoy working 1:1 with clients.
• You are driven, self-motivated, and hold yourself and others to exceptional standards.
• You are a wonderful influencer, possessing strong verbal and written communication skills.
• You love to collaborate with others and thrive in a team environment.
• You love to learn and yearn to evolve through coaching and mentoring. 

 Employee Benefits & Perks: 

• Skin Laundry Employee Treatment & Product Discount Program 
• Vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays 
• Parental Leave 
• Health insurance - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options 
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care and Dependent Care
• Voluntary Term Life insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Voluntary Commuter Benefits
• Voluntary Legal Benefits
• Voluntary Group Accident insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness insurance
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity insurance
• ADP LifeMart - discounted products, services, and experiences
  

  5 ways we redefine work & give back to YOU!  

  We are committed to your growth

  You are our priority. Skin Laundry has a team of individuals who are responsible for building out a roadmap that makes your success and development guaranteed - as long as you are willing to put in the work. 

  Work/Life Harmony

  We believe that all our team members should be cared for as a HUMAN first and foremost. We have an extensive Holiday Policy and are working relentlessly to release new initiatives that support your mental health in and out of work.

  You will be led, not managed

  The days of being managed are over. We believe that success comes from working alongside a People Leader who is there to support and uplift - not criticize and over-look. 

  Speak Up Culture

  Let’s face it - suffering in silence should no longer be the norm. At Skin Laundry your voice is not only heard, but VITAL to the health of the organization. You have a safe space to speak up, give feedback, and share your needs.

  We don’t hire jerks

  It’s as simple as that. We are a group of humble, kind, and self-aware individuals - there is no room for bullying, gossip, racism, or any other kind of discrimination or intolerance here. 

 ________________________________________________________________________________

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about transforming the skin care & beauty industry. Not sure you meet all the qualifications?  Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply   

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. 

WHO ARE WE?

We Are Squishable! At Squishable, products and people are at the core of why we do what we do every day. We strive to create a customer experience that is based on sharing our love and passion for the brand while building long-lasting relationships with our customers…turning friends into fans. As we experience rapid growth, we are looking for career-driven leaders who are obsessed with creating a unique and exceptional customer experience. We need great people to represent the brand where it matters most…in front of our customers. These leaders will be part of shaping the voice and character of the Squishable store experience.

The ideal candidate will be a natural-born leader who loves the store experience. They will be passionate, driven, and highly organized with a desire to bring happiness to people’s lives. Additionally, they will be confident, creative, bright, friendly, adaptable, and able to consistently perform at the highest level. Candidates must be well-spoken and confident in their ability to interact with people at all levels while remaining calm and organized at all times.

What does a Squishable Retail Sales Lead do?

• Understands organizational objectives and makes decisions in partnership with the Store Manager that align with Company priorities and values
• Enforces sales strategies, initiatives, and growth across all categories
• Productivity Management: holds self and sales team accountable for personal sales
• Acts as a brand ambassador in the local market/mall to drive brand loyalty and business (i.e., charity events, local associations, mall initiatives)
• Solution-oriented and forward-thinking in resolving customer issues; partners with Store Manager and/or District Manager/Regional Manager as appropriate
• Develops both individual and team product knowledge skills to stay up-to-date on all current Squishable in-store products
• ​Assists in supervising the team on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to meet goals and utilize Company tools; empowers others and encourages individual growth
• Able to provide feedback to others; coaches performance to a higher standard; provides constructive feedback to Store Manager

Other Qualifications:

• Two plus years of relevant supervisor experience in a high-volume, fast-paced, challenging, and creative customer-facing environment.
• Passion for people! A dynamic and engaged leader with a passion for empowering, inspiring, motivating, teaching & developing team members.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to effectively balance priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and highly entrepreneurial environment.
• Feedback is a gift! Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback and recognition to every team member, to ensure an open and transparent culture of high-performance standards.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with and manage diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated, and driven.
• Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged teamwork environment.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to transport stock as may be required; lifting cartons up to 25 lb.

Benefits/ Perks: 

• Pay rate is $16 an hour
• A fun, welcoming workplace where creativity and personality are encouraged
• Career growth opportunities (many of our Associates and Sales Leads become Store Managers!)
• Employee discounts (yes, even on the giant plushies)
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) matching

Store Manager - Sandro + Maje Leased Concession Shops 

Location:          - Bloomingdale's, Shops at Riverside, Hackensack,  NJ

 At SMCP, we embody the essence of Parisian elegance with our renowned brands, Sandro and Maje. With a commitment to accessible luxury, we bring high-fashion designs and sustainability together, crafting exceptional products and memorable experiences. Operating in over 47 countries, we are financially stable and in an exciting phase of growth, led by a strong and experienced senior leadership team. Our culture thrives on engagement, inclusivity, and corporate social responsibility, ensuring that our success is built on both innovation and care for our planet. By 2030, we aim to meet ambitious sustainability goals, all while offering Parisian chic with a modern twist. Our collections reflect the dynamic interplay of casual elegance and evening sophistication, created for individuals who value both style and sustainability. 

 Why SMCP: 

SMCP is more than just a fashion house—it's a forward-thinking company where innovation and sustainability come together. As we continue to lead the accessible luxury market, we focus on growth, stability, and prioritizing internal mobility for our people. With a dedicated senior leadership team guiding us, we offer a culture that fosters creativity, engagement, and meaningful career opportunities. Our collections from Sandro and Maje blend timeless Parisian style with a contemporary edge, allowing individuals to express their unique personality through fashion. Joining SMCP means becoming part of an evolving story, where passion, creativity, and sustainability are at the forefront. Together, we will continue shaping the future of fashion with a strong foundation of growth, stability, and engagement. 

To learn more about our global presence and values, visit our website at SMCP Global. 

 At SMCP, We Style Happiness at Work—Lead with Passion and Purpose! 

 As a Store Manager, you’ll bring leadership, vision, and entrepreneurial spirit to your boutique, driving a dynamic and client-centric environment. With a people-first approach, you’ll develop a strong business strategy that touches on People, Product, and Planet—guiding your team to success through empathy, empowerment, and expert coaching. You will lead by example, fostering a culture of confidence, growth, and excellence that inspires your team to achieve their full potential. 

In this role, you will own your business as if it were your own—creating strategies that drive key performance metrics, building long-term client relationships, and ensuring seamless store operations. From talent recruitment and development to high-level clienteling and operational expertise, you’ll be at the heart of everything that makes your boutique thrive. 

 What You’ll Do: 

Leadership & Team Development 

• Lead with vision by fostering a high-performing, positive team culture that drives engagement, collaboration, and retention. 

• Recruit, mentor, retain, and develop top talent, creating an environment where team members feel empowered, supported, and motivated to grow within the organization. 

Customer Experience & Brand Representation 

• Act as the ultimate brand ambassador, inspiring your team to deliver exceptional customer service and create unforgettable styling experiences that reflect the brand’s identity. 

• Lead clienteling initiatives by demonstrating how to build meaningful, lasting relationships that elevate the in-store experience and drive customer loyalty. 

Sales Performance & Goal Achievement 

• Drive key performance indicators (KPIs), including achievement of commercial target, conversion rates, units per transaction (UPT), average basket size, appointment sales, and inventory shortage. 

• Motivate and guide the team to consistently meet sales goals, while identifying opportunities to improve performance and exceed expectations. 

Operational Excellence & Efficiency 

• Ensure seamless operations across both front and back-of-house, managing processes with precision and attention to detail to optimize store efficiency. 

• Oversee and participate in daily operational tasks, ensuring compliance with company standards and fostering a smooth, organized workflow. 

Business Strategy & Corporate Collaboration 

• Leverage resources provided by corporate partners, serving as a key liaison between headquarters and your boutique to align strategies and maximize business success. 

• Implement corporate initiatives effectively, adapting them to meet the specific needs of your team and store while driving overall performance. 

 Who You Are: 

• 2-3+ years of prior supervisory experience, preferably in luxury retail management. 

• Prior experience managing in a commission environment is a plus 

• Prior merchandising experience 

• A natural leader with strong coaching, communication, and people development skills. 

• Passionate about client relationships and creating a high-touch, personalized shopping experience. 

• Results-driven and strategic in decision-making, with a focus on achieving KPIs. 

• A strong recruiter who attracts top talent to build a high-performing team. 

• Achieve talent acquisition targets including open to hire percentage and hiring speed  

• Achieves staff turnover goals 

• Highly organized, adaptable, and solutions-oriented in managing store operations. 

• A brand ambassador who embodies SMCP’s core values and vision for modern luxury. 

• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required. 

• Fully versed in front and back of house. 

 Join a Career That Fits Your Life:

At SMCP, we provide more than just a job—we provide a path to grow, thrive, and be part of something exceptional.

Your talent and dedication are rewarded with a 50% shopping discount, and a seasonal wardrobe offering, so you always feel confident in the latest collections—because style starts with you. We also provide a cell phone contribution, keeping you connected and equipped for success.

We know that security and well-being matter. That’s why we provide comprehensive health, dental, life, and disability coverage, an employer-matched 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting, and paid time off—including vacation, holidays, sick time, and personal days—plus paid parental leave and pet benefits. You’ll also have access to resources like our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes personalized guidance, expert care, and mental health support through every stage of life, along with MAVEN Family Planning, providing additional support for family planning and wellness.

Through extensive product knowledge training, industry insights, and the opportunity to earn more through our Monthly and Seasonal Bonus Incentive Plan, you’ll refine your expertise, elevate your skills, and make a lasting impact on the client experience. With mentorship and professional development support, plus a dynamic, engaging workplace where your contributions truly matter, you’ll discover a career that’s as fulfilling as it is inspiring.

At SMCP, you’re not just an employee, you’re a valued part of a team that celebrates passion, creativity, and excellence. With a dynamic, engaging workplace and a people-first culture, you’ll find a career that’s as rewarding as it is inspiring.

Ready to lead with confidence and style? Apply today and become part of the SMCP Dream Team! 

We’re looking for a Key Holder to help lead the way at our Short Hills Mall store! This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a team environment, loves engaging with guests, and is passionate about sharing Little Words Project’s mission. As a Key Holder, you’ll play a huge role in bringing our brand story to life—helping guests find the perfect bracelet, guiding them through our bead-your-own experience, and supporting the team to create a welcoming, inspiring space.

What you’ll do: 

• Work alongside the Store Manager & Assistant Store Manager to inspire and motivate the team. You’ll help set the tone for amazing guest interactions!
• Open and close independently, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Host and manage in-store beading appointments, events, and parties, making every visit special.
• Help find partners to do events with, and assist with planning in-store events
• Monitor inventory levels, assist with backstock, and help with visual merchandising to keep our store looking and feeling its best.
• Help train and develop Sales Associates, sharing best practices to enhance guest connections.
• Introduce new products, personalize recommendations, and create moments that leave a lasting impression.
• Answer guest questions, assist with transactions, and handle any in-store issues with positivity and care.
• Assist at the bead bar, tie bracelets, and fulfill custom orders.
• From inventory intake to clienteling and KPIs, you’ll play an important role in keeping things running smoothly.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 2+ years of retail or customer service experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills—you love connecting with guests and teammates!
• Passion for beading, styling, and even capturing fun content in-store.
• You stay cool under pressure and find solutions with a positive attitude.
• Ready to jump in, support the team, and help wherever needed.
• Able to work weekends and holidays.
• You believe in Little Words Project’s mission and are excited to spread kindness every day!

All in-store roles are eligible for monthly commission and quarterly KPI/Sales bonus.

We’re looking for a Seasonal Sales Associates to join our team at Pier Village! This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a team setting, loves connecting with people, and is passionate about spreading Little Words Project’s message of kindness and self-love. As a Seasonal Sales Associate, you’ll bring our brand story to life, help guests find bracelets that speak to them, and create an unforgettable in-store experience.

What you’ll do:  

• Share our mission, help guests find the perfect pieces, and personalize recommendations based on their needs.
• Help facilitate in-store beading appointments, parties, and special events—making every visit extra special.
• Assist with transactions at the POS system, answer cguest questions, and provide top-notch service.
• Keep the sales floor tidy, well-stocked, and visually inspiring for our guests.
• Assist at the bead bar, tie bracelets, and fulfill custom orders.
• Help with inventory intake, visual merchandising, clienteling, and KPIs to keep the store thriving.
• Other duties as directed by the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager

What You Bring to the Team:

• Retail Experience Preferred - But if you’re a fast learner with a great attitude, we’d love to meet you!
• Strong communication skills—you love chatting with guests and working with a team.
• Passion for beading, styling, and even capturing fun content in-store.
• You stay positive and find solutions with a can-do attitude.
• Able to work weekends and holidays. This position will start in May and continue through labor day weekend. 
• You believe in Little Words Project’s mission and are excited to spread kindness every day!

Senior Category Manager – Home Furnishings Retail | $110,000–$125,000 + Bonus Posted on behalf of a client of Zero Hiring

About the Opportunity

Our client is one of the largest retailers in the United States. They are seeking a commercially-minded Senior Category Manager to act as a business owner for assigned product categories, driving revenue growth, margin expansion, and inventory productivity.

This is a highly collaborative individual contributor role that partners closely across Merchandising, Inventory Planning, and Store teams — succeeding through influence, data-driven recommendations, and structured strategic thinking.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $110,000–$125,000 depending on qualifications and experience
• Company bonus programme: up to 20% of annual salary based on personal and company performance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and a paid birthday day off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from $25/week
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,000 per successful hire

The Role

You will own category P&L across sales, margin, and inventory productivity, with success measured by improvements in sales and margin per SKU and per square foot, inventory turns, reduction of aged inventory, and the development of focused assortments aligned to customer demand. Core responsibilities include:

• Defining and optimising assortment strategy across core, test, and seasonal products
• Leading SKU rationalisation and full lifecycle decisions from launch through to exit
• Establishing pricing architecture (good/better/best) and driving pricing actions based on elasticity, performance, and competition
• Partnering with leadership to deliver margin targets with an IMU focus
• Identifying assortment gaps and product opportunities through ongoing performance analysis
• Providing strategic direction on inventory investment (depth vs. breadth) in partnership with Planning
• Building reporting frameworks and translating category insights into actionable recommendations
• Ensuring alignment across category strategy, inventory flow, and store execution

What We're Looking For

• 5–8+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, buying, or retail strategy
• Proven track record owning or influencing category-level financial performance across sales, margin, and inventory
• Experience in SKU-intensive, multi-unit retail environments — furniture, big-box, home goods, or similar preferred
• Demonstrated success partnering cross-functionally with Planning, Allocation, and Supply Chain teams
• Experience with vendor and supplier relationships including product lifecycle and assortment decisions
• Exposure to long lead-time inventory environments and demand planning processes preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus

Schedule

Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week. Hybrid schedule with Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in-office required. Minimal travel expected.

Interested?

If you're a strategic retail merchandising professional with a passion for category ownership and data-driven decision-making, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply through Zero Hiring — all applications are handled in strict confidence.

About You

The ideal Sales and Education Executive candidate for Nutrafol has experience in beauty, working and traveling within a designated market, and understands the importance of building strong relationships. This candidate must possess the ability to deliver/exceed weekly, monthly, and annual sales plans, while communicating and collaborating daily with internal teams. Ideally, this candidate is experienced in hair and wellness, with a deep understanding of an open-sell, multi-branded environment. While Nutrafol is a remote company, this field role requires an on-site presence in Ulta locations in the assigned territory (Northeast). Candidates for this role should be based in the Central New Jersey area.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of product sell out and education to achieve weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual targets.
• Work closely with Regional Sales Manager to drive seasonal marketing and event programs, raising brand awareness, and new customer acquisition. 
• Effectively launch and drive brand awareness at Ulta, while maintaining day to day business.
• Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends and communicate them to the Regional Sales Manager to ensure Nutrafol can succeed in a competitive, ever-changing retail environment
• Closely monitor promotions, events and activations with the Regional Sales Manager. 
• Work closely with the Regional Sales Manager to provide retailer selling reports, new product launch retail analysis and product assortment & event callouts influencing retail sales YOY
• Work with the Regional Sales Manager to train and execute at gondola seasonal training and education.
• Possess a solid understanding of financial metrics and company KPI’s to provide weekly/monthly reporting and feedback to the Regional Sales Manager.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience and extensive knowledge of the open sell, multi branded environment, client profile, staff profile, and retailer specific events at Ulta locations 
• Fluency in and ability to communicate orally and in writing and presenting.
• Outstanding ability to build strong partnerships and foster teamwork in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Positive, independent, energetic, driven, motivated, hard worker.
• High levels of integrity, autonomy, and self-motivation.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and to develop relevant and actionable plans, programs and recommendations.
• Strong time management, presentation and communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work across cross-functionally, including e-commerce, marketing, education and planning.
• Ability to prepare annual YOY business reviews via Word/Excel and PowerPoint 
• Ability to manage inventories and retailer expectations, in the best interest of the overall company goals
• Ability to work hand in hand with visual merchants in store at Ulta and communicate effectively when working with creative teams in NYC to keep counters & displays in store current.
• Experience building retailer relationships through professional communication, finding interpersonal opportunities and demonstrating an ability to drive retail performance
• A working knowledge of designated territory and Ulta locations.
• Work week is Tuesday - Saturday. Subject to change, pending business needs. 
• Ability to travel 50-70% of the time in car/plane in designated regional territory or to NYC meetings.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 40lbs
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive/travel to various Ulta store locations for sales support and hands on training.

About the Team

The Operations team manages our worldwide distribution network and is responsible for authenticating our sneakers, fulfilling orders and ensuring on-time delivery to buyers. Through our technological innovation and logistical efficiency, you will join a team that prides itself on being the most trusted marketplace in the industry while shipping and processing tens of millions of products for our global buyers and sellers.

Role Overview

As the Operations Manager at GOAT, you will oversee a dynamic warehouse operations team and ensure that daily capacity goals are met for our customers. This position will be responsible for monitoring order volume and determining staffing needs daily.

Strong decision-making skills will be critical for this role as order volume and the operational needs of the facility can fluctuate day-to-day. The planning, organization, and execution of completing daily order volume can be challenging during our current growth, so it will be important that this position will work as a calm, objective-focused leader to make sure targets are met on a daily basis.

In this role, you will:

• Identify and develop operational improvements related to workflow, resources, and layout.
• Work with multiple departments ( Business Development, Product, etc..) to communicate and work through potential order and inventory related issues
• Develop, implement, and enforce processes to mitigate operational misses
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Ensure facility compliance with current policies and procedures
• Cultivates and enforces best practices
• Interview, hire and develop staff
• Set daily staffing needs
• Set the tone of the leadership team with a calm, positive, focused and forward motion leadership style in a high pressure, fast work environment with consistent changes
• Be knowledgeable of the company’s goals
• Collect data and analyze trends and behaviors that will allow the organization to improve handling flow and customer experience

We are looking for:

• Have 5+ years of experience in warehouse operations in a management or supervisory role
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of associates
• Is highly organized with demonstrated attention to detail
• Possesses a financial acumen – recording, tracking and reporting expense control
• Must be available and willing to work extended hours as occasionally needed per day or per week, including weekends and holidays, to meet business needs.
• Strong proficiency in computer skills
• Must be able to lift and move boxes (up to 35 pounds)

About the Role:  

Brand Ambassadors spread brand awareness and increase retail sales through client visits, promotional activities, field marketing efforts, and customer engagement. We're looking for someone committed to proactively growing our brand and product reach by establishing new relationships and developing current relationships with dispensaries and customers. The position will be part-time (30 hours/week), mostly weekends and some evenings. This person will be responsible for events across the northern half of the state.

In this role you will:  

• Promote Grön products through community outreach at dispensaries or industry events  
• Transport, set up, break down and maintain trade materials and table displays  
• Educate customers, retailers, and distributors about Grön's products  
• Maintain an organized calendar of in-store events through Microsoft Outlook  
• Prompt responses to invites for in-store events and any emails that you receive from retailers or Grön sales and marketing teams  
• Clear and concise communication with Account Managers concerning in-store events, budtender educational sessions via email, text messages, phone calls, etc.   
• Engage with budtenders and customers to collect feedback on products  
• Work closely with sales and marketing staff to execute marketing campaigns and strategies  
• Take photos and notes from each in-store event on customer preferences, metrics, and performance of promo deals and upload them for our marketing team 
• Communicate any opportunities for in-store displays or merchandising to marketing and sales teams  
• Create an exciting representation of the brand and show off all the best that Grön has to offer 

You’ll be a great fit if you have the following:  

• You have been in a brand ambassador position in the past and understand what it means to represent a brand 
• You have customer service or sales experience and feel comfortable speaking with people 1:1 
• You have reliable transportation and a valid Driver's License; this role will be 100% travel based to and from dispensaries and trade shows 
• You can lift 25+ pounds to maneuver, set up, and break down displays 
• You are comfortable working in Microsoft Office Suite  
• You pride yourself in your ability to communicate clearly with people from every background and seniority 
• You are excited talk to new people and talk about a product you believe in  
• You like the fast-paced nature of trade shows or events within dispensaries and other promotional venues  
• You are comfortable with long periods of prolonged sitting and standing 
•  You demonstrate integrity and respect in all interactions, fostering a positive and supportive work environment 
• You strive for the highest standards in every aspect of your role 
• You can adapt to and drive change with enthusiasm 

Interview Process:  

At Grön, we go through the same interview steps for all Brand Ambassador candidates to ensure equity in our hiring process. Our process is designed to learn as much about each candidate as possible, as well as give candidates access to our team and hear what it's like to work with us.  

1. Call with Recruiter 
2. Call with Regional Field Marketing Coordinator
3. Call with Senior Market Manager

Benefits & Compensation: 

This is a part time W2 position with an hourly rate of $25/hr for up to 30 hours a week