Design-Driven Store Manager: Lead Sales & Client Design

Design Within Reach; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with comission

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Self-Managed vacation, holidays, and p

401(k) with 4% company match

Commuter benefits

Generous employee discounts

And more!

Job summary

Design Within Reach in Palo Alto is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead in the absence of the General Manager, support leadership initiatives, coach sales, train, and guide talent acquisition while partnering with the GM to reach store goals.

You will educate clients on our iconic product stories, manage client relationships, and travel for in-home consultations as needed; the 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 software, web navigation, and 3-D rendering programs.
• Able to routinely move objects weighing more than 20 pounds and to understand safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Grow your business weekly by using company programs to manage the full client lifecycle and meet 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.
• Attend store meetings, product training, and utilize the Design Within Reach catalog to increase product knowledge and industry awareness.
• Directly manage all Sales Assistants and Studio Interns.

Skills

Retail management

Client relationships

MS Office

3D rendering

Job description

Design Within Reach in Palo Alto is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead in the absence of the General Manager, support leadership initiatives, coach sales, train, and guide talent acquisition while partnering with the GM to reach store goals.

You will educate clients on our iconic product stories, manage client relationships, and travel for in-home consultations as needed; the role reports to the General Manager.