Design-Driven Store Leader | Grow & Inspire Teams

Knoll Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission on shipped items

Bonus plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation & holidays

401(k) with match

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Design Within Reach is seeking a General Manager for our Fort Worth, TX store. You will lead retail operations, learn the stories behind iconic products, and report to the Regional Manager. The role emphasizes team leadership, budgeting, and delivering design-forward customer experiences.

You will supervise staffing, implement floor plans, and drive sales performance while maintaining store standards and safety requirements. This position is onsite at our Fort Worth location.

Qualifications

• 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 store 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 store team, work with the Regional Manager and share business insights, best practices, and develop strategies to grow the business.

Skills

Retail management

Design skills

Budgeting

Financial literacy

Team leadership

Tools

MS Office

3‑D rendering

Job description

Design Within Reach is seeking a General Manager for our Fort Worth, TX store. You will lead retail operations, learn the stories behind iconic products, and report to the Regional Manager. The role emphasizes team leadership, budgeting, and delivering design-forward customer experiences.

You will supervise staffing, implement floor plans, and drive sales performance while maintaining store standards and safety requirements. This position is onsite at our Fort Worth location.