Interior Design Retail Sales Manager

Ethan Allen; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entrepreneurial leader passionate about design and team development. This role involves managing a talented team of interior designers, driving sales, and enhancing customer satisfaction. With a focus on strategic thinking and community relationships, you will lead design projects and optimize business development efforts. The company offers a competitive compensation package, including generous salaries and flexible schedules, along with a variety of benefits tailored to meet personal and family needs. If you are tech-savvy and eager to inspire creativity in a retail environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) Plan with Employer Contributions

Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage

Health Savings Account

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Saving Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in interior design and sales.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven sales background.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a team of interior designers.
• Develop business plans to increase market reach and revenue.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Techniques

Interior Design Knowledge

Team Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Marketing Skills

Technical Skills in Design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design

High School Diploma with Relevant Experience

Job description

Primarily responsible for the management, development, training, and motivation of the team while maintaining a high level of customer contact and achieving goals. Actively coach to raise professionalism of the design services and assist with developing business plans with staff designers to increase market reach and revenue. Work closely with each associate to manage design projects, client contacts and relationships, sales volume, Interior Designer effectiveness and overall customer satisfaction.

As an Entrepreneurial Leader, you:

• Have a passion for design.
• Are able to attract, build, mentor and motivate a talented team of professional interior designers.
• Are knowledgeable of current trends to go beyond the door in today’s marketplace.
• Have strong local community relationships to optimize business development and marketing efforts.
• Are tech-savvy, high-energy and on-trend.
• Partake in the best compensation programs in the industry- with generous salaries, incentives and flexible schedules.
• Have a proven track record of leading a successful sales team.
• Own and direct Design Center operations and team performance.
• Think strategically with the ability to prioritize while keeping the big picture and goals in mind.
• Strong use of technology and marketing skills.
• Proven leadership in running a retail sales business in a fast-paced client focused environment.
• Drive new business and increasing revenue while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Passionate about inspiring and supporting creative people, in an incentive-based retail environment.
• Demonstrated use of technology and social media to drive business.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years of experience or High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive relevant work experience and practical interior design experience, or a combination of both.
• Proven sales background in residential interior design.
• Broad knowledge of interior design and effective sales techniques.
• Supervisory experience required.

Other Requirements:

• An entrepreneurial attitude and approach with strong communication and organizational skills.
• This position requires team leadership and the ability to manage the design process including the ability to review and provide feedback on design projects using technical and creative skills in color and space planning.
• Demonstrated ability to practice residential interior design.
• Ability to train and coach for design, product knowledge, sales performance and customer service.
• Must be able to work holidays, evenings and weekends.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000, depending on experience. In addition to the base salary, a monthly commission is paid, which is based on written sales for the month.

Benefits are an important part of the total compensation that is offered, providing peace of mind and financial well-being. Ethan Allen is committed to offering a variety of benefits that allow associates to choose whether or not to participate based on personal and family needs. Some of the benefits offered are 401(k) plan (with Employer contributions), two Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage, Health Savings Account (including Employer contributions), Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Basic Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Dependent Group Term Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability (Full-Time associates only), Business Travel Accident Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Health Care & Dependent Care, Commuter Saving Plans – Public Transit & Parking, Voluntary Whole Life Insurance, Voluntary Critical Care Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance and Employee Assistance Program.