Luxury Showroom Manager: Lead Lighting Experience

Visual Comfort & Co.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Training & development

Paid time off

Holidays

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Visual Comfort & Co. in Austin, TX is seeking a Showroom Manager to lead our luxury lighting showroom. You will recruit, train, and mentor staff, drive sales targets, and maintain operational excellence from initial contact to project completion and after-sales support.

The role requires a strong background in high-end furnishings or lighting, a college degree, and proven leadership. Expect involvement in strategic sales initiatives and a collaborative team environment with competitive

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ management and sales experience in luxury home furnishings, lighting, or building materials.
• Background in interior design, custom home products, or lighting required.
• College degree.
• Proven leadership and motivational abilities.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Maintains professional demeanor.
• Creative with strong design sense.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in point-of-sale systems.
• Discreet with confidential information.
• Skilled in customer service operations.
• Flexible schedule, including Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, coaching and direction to ensure comprehensive understanding of Visual Comfort & Co’s approach to sales, customer service, and showroom operational procedures.
• Partner and foster a strong collaborative working relationship with all members of the business including Business Development Specialists.
• Create and manage a proactive sales and business development approach to target and convert new prospective customers.
• Utilize and analyze available sales and operations data to drive sales behaviors and priorities.
• Work with the Visual Comfort & Co marketing team to identify and develop events in the local market.
• Maintain a clean, visually appealing, and well-organized showroom environment to support sales objectives.
• Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising and Operations teams to effectively merchandise and manage showroom inventory.
• Develop expertise in the company's point-of-sale and operating systems and provide training to staff as needed.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure successful execution of showroom product resets, buildouts, and installations.
• Ensure the showroom is prepared for business and operational at the start of each business day.
• Consistently provide updates on store performance, including sales figures, returns, inventory aging, personnel matters, and request support when necessary.
• Prepare monthly reports in accordance with company protocols and timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of showroom inventory, sales activity, and banking transactions.

Skills

Management experience

Sales experience

Strong client service

Leadership abilities

Analytical skills

Education

College degree

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Visual Comfort & Co. in Austin, TX is seeking a Showroom Manager to lead our luxury lighting showroom. You will recruit, train, and mentor staff, drive sales targets, and maintain operational excellence from initial contact to project completion and after-sales support.

The role requires a strong background in high-end furnishings or lighting, a college degree, and proven leadership. Expect involvement in strategic sales initiatives and a collaborative team environment with competitive