401 - Manager Salaries - RE- Design Selling Leader

Ethan Allen Global, Inc.; Town of Shelburne; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in premium furniture retail seeks a Design Selling Leader to drive business success. This role combines leadership with creativity, requiring a passion for design and a tech-savvy approach. You will manage a team of design associates, oversee customer relationships, and lead design projects while utilizing cutting-edge technology. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a background in interior design. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values talent and offers industry-leading compensation and benefits.

Benefits

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Experience in managing people and projects, especially in design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers and designers to meet goals.
• Oversee design projects and maintain high customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interior Design

Tech-savvy

Social Media Proficiency

Education

Interior Design Degree

Professional Portfolio

Tools

3D Room Planner

Augmented Reality

Live Chat

Job description

401 - Manager Salaries - RE- Design Selling Leader

Shelburne VT - 563, 2735 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, Vermont, United States of America

Req #697

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Named America's #1 Premium Furniture Retailer by Newsweek, Ethan Allen is a leading interior design destination combining state-of-the-art technology with personal service. With over 90 years of profitable business, we produce about 75% of our custom-crafted products in North American workshops, maintaining a reputation for quality and craftsmanship. Our global Design Centers offer complimentary interior design services and a full range of home furnishings, including custom furniture and artisan accents.

We value our associates as our greatest brand ambassadors, emphasizing talent, entrepreneurial spirit, and relationship-building skills. We invite you to explore a future with us.

Our Design Selling Leaders drive our design business success:

• Passionate about design
• Partner with a talented team of managers and designers
• Tech-savvy, energetic, and trend-aware
• Benefit from industry-leading compensation, including salaries, incentives, and flexible schedules
• Access to cutting-edge technology
• Work with industry-leading products

Key strengths for our Design Selling Leaders include:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong communication and organizational skills
• Leadership experience and passion for guiding teams
• Experience managing people and projects, preferably in a design-related environment
• Proficiency with technology and social media to enhance business; experience with Live Chat, Augmented Reality, and 3D Room Planner is a plus

As a Design Selling Leader, you will:

• Collaborate with Managers and Designers to meet goals and improve performance
• Manage, develop, and motivate a team of design associates, maintaining high customer contact
• Oversee design projects, customer relationships, sales, and overall customer satisfaction
• Lead the design process, review, and provide feedback on projects, utilizing creative and technical skills in color and space planning
• Practice residential interior design professionally
• Train and coach team members in design, product knowledge, sales, and customer service

Position Requirements:

• Availability to work holidays, evenings, and weekends
• Interior Design degree or professional portfolio is a plus

Compensation:

Starting salary ranges from $_ _k - $_ _ k, based on experience. Additional monthly incentives are based on sales performance.

Benefits include a variety of plans such as 401(k) with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, voluntary insurances, and employee assistance programs. Benefit options vary by employment status.