General Manager - Charleston

About the role

Our stores serve as both a retail environment and as a community center for design, inviting constant interaction between the customer, our furniture, and our team. You will learn the story behind our iconic products from esteemed designers such as Charles and Ray Eames and Jens Risom as well as leading manufacturers like Herman Miller and Knoll. Our General Managers are responsible for all leadership activities within the store.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships by developing, leading, and motivating a team through goal setting and providing consistent recognition, coaching, feedback, and training.
• Manage the full-life cycle of talent acquisition including partnering with Human Resources for performance management related situations.
• Ensure the store procedures are followed to represent the best in design by utilizing visual directives, presentation, and general housekeeping standards to maximize profit and manage expense control goals.
• Lead team on creating floorplans, design presentations, weekly trade, and home visits.
• Build positive working relationships with the store team, work with the Regional Manager and share business insights, best practices, and develop strategies to grow the business.

Requirements

• Retail management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated design skills and a passion for the design profession.
• Financial literacy, business acumen and ability to manage budgetary responsibilities.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.

Skills

• Ability to bring your whole self to work.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with commission on shipped items
• Performance-based bonus plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Self-Managed vacation, paid holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Commuter benefits up to $150/month
• Generous employee discounts
• Store Hours: Open daily, Sunday through Saturday (weekend and holiday availability required)

Pay

Competitive base salary with commission on shipped items

Schedule

Open daily, Sunday through Saturday (weekend and holiday availability required)