Assistant Studio Manager - Lead Design & Client Experience

MillerKnoll, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary withcommission

Performance-based bonus plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Self-Managed vacation, paid holidays,

401(k) with 4% company match

Commuter benefits up to /$150/month

Generous employee discounts

Job summary

MillerKnoll, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager for the Design Within Reach store to lead client engagements, coach sales staff, and partner with the General Manager to achieve sales goals.

You will balance client interactions with leadership initiatives, training, and talent development, while representing the brand and educating clients on our iconic product stories and details. This role reports to the General Manager.

Qualifications

• Retail management experience preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with direct reports, peers, and studio clientele.
• Proficiency with MS Office and 3-D rendering programs.
• Able to routinely move objects weighing more than 20 pounds and to understand safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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 training, 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.

Skills

Retail management

MS Office

3-D rendering

Client relations

Tools

MS Office software

3-D rendering programs

Job description

MillerKnoll, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager for the Design Within Reach store to lead client engagements, coach sales staff, and partner with the General Manager to achieve sales goals.

You will balance client interactions with leadership initiatives, training, and talent development, while representing the brand and educating clients on our iconic product stories and details. This role reports to the General Manager.