Assistant Manager - Annapolis

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with commission

Performance-based bonus plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Self-Managed vacation and paid holidays

401(k) with 4% company match

Commuter benefits up to $150/month

Generous employee discounts

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in Annapolis, Maryland, seeks an Assistant Manager to lead in the absence of the General Manager. Key duties include managing sales staff, supporting leadership initiatives, and achieving sales objectives.

The ideal candidate will have retail management experience, the ability to foster relationships, and proficiency with relevant software. Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Preferably 2+ years of retail management experience.
• Ability to build relationships and trust with clients and colleagues.
• Familiar with MS Office and design/rendering software.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership support in absence of General Manager.
• Manage Sales Assistants and Studio Interns.
• Achieve store’s sales goals.

Skills

Retail management experience

Relationship building

Proficiency with MS Office

3-D rendering programs

Job description

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary with commission on shipped items
• Performance-based bonus plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Self-Managed vacation, paid holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Commuter benefits up to $150/month
• Generous employee discounts
• And more!

About the Role:

As an Assistant Manager you will provide leadership support in the absence of the General Manager. You will balance your time between working with clients, supporting leadership initiatives, sales coaching, training, and talent acquisition. You will work in close partnership with the General Manager to achieve the store’s sales goals, building client relationships, and become an expert in educating clients on each of our iconic product’s story and details. You will report to the General Manager.

What you’ll do:

• Grow your business on a weekly basis by utilizing company programs and tools to manage the full client lifecycle to meet and exceed your sales goals.
• Assist in maintaining the store’s design and visual standards using merchandising guidelines.
• Create client floor plans and design presentations.
• Travel for in-home client consultations and visits to local trade professionals.
• Attending store meetings, product trainings, and utilizing the Design Within Reach website and catalog to increase product and design knowledge as well as industry awareness.
• Directly manage all Sales Assistants and Studio Interns.

What We’re Looking For:

• Retail management experience preferred
• Ability to build relationships and trust with direct reports, peers, and studio clientele.
• 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.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Design Within Reach is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].