Design Store GM - Lead, Grow, Inspire

Design Within Reach; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 64,745 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus on

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Design Within Reach in Santa Monica, CA, seeks a store leader to guide a design-focused retail team and drive sales through strong leadership and operational excellence.

You will coach staff, recruit and manage performance, and ensure processes support revenue goals while maintaining showroom standards. The role emphasizes design literacy, budget awareness, and collaboration with regional leadership.

Qualifications

• Retail management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated design skills and a passion for the design profession.
• Financial literacy and ability to manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships by developing, leading, and motivating a team with goal setting and training.
• Manage talent acquisition lifecycle with HR for performance-related situations.
• Enforce store procedures to maximize profit and manage expenses.

Skills

Retail management experience

Design skills

Financial literacy

MS Office

3-D rendering programs

Tools

MS Office

3-D rendering programs

Job description

Design Within Reach in Santa Monica, CA, seeks a store leader to guide a design-focused retail team and drive sales through strong leadership and operational excellence.

You will coach staff, recruit and manage performance, and ensure processes support revenue goals while maintaining showroom standards. The role emphasizes design literacy, budget awareness, and collaboration with regional leadership.