Design Retail Assistant Manager - Lead Sales & Design

MillerKnoll, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with commision

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

Design Within Reach, part of MillerKnoll, is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead in the absence of the General Manager, balancing client interactions with leadership initiatives. You will coach sales, train, and attract talent while partnering with the General Manager to hit store sales goals and educate clients on our iconic product stories.

This role requires relationship-building, merchandising, and travel for in-home consultations, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 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 40 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

Web navigation

3-D rendering

Tools

MS Office

3-D rendering

Web navigation

Job description

Design Within Reach, part of MillerKnoll, is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead in the absence of the General Manager, balancing client interactions with leadership initiatives. You will coach sales, train, and attract talent while partnering with the General Manager to hit store sales goals and educate clients on our iconic product stories.

This role requires relationship-building, merchandising, and travel for in-home consultations, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for