Retail Team Lead (Suffield)

Tempur Sealy. Iconic brands. Storied history. Industry-leading innovation.

Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic , Sealy and Stearns & Foster . We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night's sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!

The Tempur-Pedic Team Lead's primary responsibility is to provide excellence in customer service while selling and marketing Tempur-Pedic products. In addition, this individual will serve as a member of management when the Store Manager is not available. This could include opening and / or closing the store as well as covering the management duties.

OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING :

Generous Paid Time Off : You will receive 27 paid days off on an annual basis. During the first year of employment, your paid time off will be pro-rated based on date of hire unless otherwise dictated by state or local law. Your paid time off will consist of :

80 holiday hours (this is a combination of fixed dates and floating holidays)

80 vacation hours (10 vacation days)

56 sick leave hours (7 sick days)

Competitive Medical, Dental & other wellness programs

Disability and Life Company Paid

401(k) Retirement Plan Options

Generous Employee Purchase Discounts

Hourly Rate : $ 17.50 PLUS Monthly Incentive Based On Sales Metrics

What You'll Do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities) :

Manage and maintain responsibility for the overall performance of a team of Retail Sales Associates.

Provide leadership to the sales team in all areas of the sales process, including customer service and care, maintaining a professional appearance, adhering to company policies and procedures, and in maintaining Tempur Sealy's brand.

Continue to perform all the Retail Sales Associate responsibilities at an exceptional level.

Assist the Store Manager in identifying deficiencies and solving problems in the store and within the sales team.

Assist the store manager with merchandising, implementing company programs, and other needs.

Solve problems within the sales team and direct larger issues to the Store Manager.

Function as a liaison between the Sales Associates and the Store Manager.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements What You'll Need (Qualifications) :

High school diploma or equivalent

1-3 years retail management experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience) with high-end luxury and / or custom products

Strong sales skills in a consultative environment

Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, direct, and train others in a store setting.

Skilled at current best practice retail methods, procedures, and standards

Demonstrated collaborator able to both lead and follow.

Flexibility in work schedule reflecting the needs and patterns of store hours.

Fluency with current retail software / computer systems

Must be able to stand for lengthy periods of time and occasionally lifting items with or without assistance.

Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.