Interior Design Leader/ Sales Managers - Bay Area

Ethan Allen • Dublin, CA

88d • $80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Ethan Allen, named America's #1 Premium Furniture Retailer by Newsweek, is seeking a Design Center Manager responsible for the management, development, training, and motivation of design teams while maintaining high customer contact and achieving sales goals. The role involves coaching design team associates to enhance professionalism in design services and developing business plans to increase market reach and revenue. The manager will partner with associates to manage design projects, customer relationships, sales volume, and overall customer satisfaction, holding design teams accountable to attain goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years of experience, or High School diploma with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience.
• Proven sales background in residential interior design.
• Broad knowledge of interior design and effective sales techniques.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage the design process and provide feedback on design projects.
• Demonstrated ability to practice residential interior design.
• Ability to train and coach for design, product knowledge, sales performance, and customer service.
• Must be able to work holidays, evenings, and weekends.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management of the design center.
• Follow Ethan Allen's Leadership Principles and implement change initiatives.
• Drive new business and increase sales through grassroots marketing initiatives.
• Perform all functions necessary for the development of written business plans.
• Review P&L statements monthly with Market Design Leader and Market Operations Leader.
• Develop and participate in community programs to increase exposure for Ethan Allen.
• Complete performance appraisals in accordance with company policy.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies such as Code of Conduct and workplace harassment.
• Provide guidance to key personnel to ensure sales growth and financial integrity.
• Implement company policies and monitor compliance.
• Provide training sessions for the design center and participate in corporate training.
• Set monthly and quarterly goals with all designers.
• Contribute ideas for changes and improvements in policy affecting design center growth.
• Participate in the reconciliation of inventories.
• Propose innovative strategies for business growth.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Employer contributions
• Multiple Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Employer contributions
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Basic Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Dependent Group Term Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Business Travel Accident Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care & Dependent Care
• Commuter Saving Plans - Public Transit & Parking
• Voluntary Whole Life Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Care Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees