General Manager - Palo Alto

MillerKnoll • Palo Alto, CA

7d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Design Within Reach at MillerKnoll is seeking a General Manager to lead leadership activities within their Studio. This role offers an opportunity to grow a career in the interior design industry, working in a studio environment that serves as both a retail space and a community center for design. The General Manager will learn about iconic products from esteemed designers and leading manufacturers, fostering interaction between customers, furniture, and the team. The role reports to a Regional Manager.

Requirements

• Retail management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated design skills and a passion for the design profession.
• Financial literacy, business acumen and ability to manage budgetary responsibilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office software, web navigation and 3-D rendering programs.
• Able to routinely move objects weighing more than 20 pounds and to understand safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships by developing, leading, and motivating a team through goal setting and providing consistent recognition, coaching, feedback, and training.
• Manage the full-life cycle of talent acquisition including partnering with Human Resources for performance management related situations.
• Ensure the Studio procedures are followed to represent the best in design by utilizing visual directives, presentation, and general housekeeping standards to maximize profit and manage expense control goals.
• Lead team on creating floorplans, design presentations, weekly trade, and home visits.
• Build positive working relationships with the Studio team, work with the Regional Manager and share business insights, best practices, and develop strategies to grow the business.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with commission on shipped items
• Quarterly based bonus plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Self-Managed vacation, holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Commuter benefits up to $150/month
• Generous employee discounts
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed