Design-Led Retail Store General Manager

Design Within Reach; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + commission

Bonus plan

Medical insurance

Vacation & Holidays

401(k) with match

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Design Within Reach is seeking a General Manager to lead store teams in the Seattle area, driving sales, operations, and exceptional customer experiences. You will recruit, coach, and develop staff, manage budgets, and implement visual standards to maximize profitability.

You will report to the Regional Manager and partner with corporate leadership to grow the business while maintaining the brand’s design-centric ethos and customer focus.

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.

Job description

Design Within Reach is seeking a General Manager to lead store teams in the Seattle area, driving sales, operations, and exceptional customer experiences. You will recruit, coach, and develop staff, manage budgets, and implement visual standards to maximize profitability.

You will report to the Regional Manager and partner with corporate leadership to grow the business while maintaining the brand’s design-centric ethos and customer focus.