Retail Design Studio Assistant Manager

Design Within Reach; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus on/

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Self-Managed vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Commuter benefits

Generous employee discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Design Within Reach in Annapolis is seeking an Assistant Manager to provide leadership in the absence of the General Manager. You will balance client engagement, leadership initiatives, sales coaching, training, and talent acquisition.

You will work with the General Manager to reach store sales goals, grow the business weekly using company programs, maintain visual standards, create client floor plans, and support in-home consultations and meetings.

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 20 pounds and to understand safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Grow your business weekly by using 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.
• Attend store meetings, product trainings, and utilize the Design Within Reach website and catalog to increase product and design knowledge.
• Directly manage all Sales Assistants and Studio Interns.

Skills

Retail management

Relationship building

MS Office proficiency

3-D rendering

Client education

Tools

MS Office Suite

3-D rendering programs

Job description

Design Within Reach in Annapolis is seeking an Assistant Manager to provide leadership in the absence of the General Manager. You will balance client engagement, leadership initiatives, sales coaching, training, and talent acquisition.

You will work with the General Manager to reach store sales goals, grow the business weekly using company programs, maintain visual standards, create client floor plans, and support in-home consultations and meetings.