Reference #: 4446 Retail Design Leader, General Manager - Chadds Ford

Chadds Ford, PA 19317, USA   Req #460 Thursday, August 29, 2024

General Manager, Retail Design Leader - Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania Ethan Allen Retail, Inc. looks to add a dynamic retail leader who will establish strategic goals and drive results within the Greater Philadelphia Market.  This Design Center Leader position is based in our large, company-owned Chadds Ford Design Center prominently located on Route 202.  This business serves the entire Delaware Valley, including the South Jersey Shore, Delaware Beach, and Eastern Shore Maryland. About our Retail Leadership Culture Ethan Allen Design Leaders are not delegators, they are doers who lead by example.  They are problem solvers and strategists who love working with people and have a passion for all things design.  Our leaders are directly responsible for building, developing and managing teams made up of professionals who operate their Residential Interior Design business under our umbrella of products and services - which ranges from custom furnishings and window treatments to decorative accessories and material selections.  We are the Interior Design Destination providing classic design with a modern attitude. Applicants are encouraged to learn more about who Ethan Allen is today by visiting ethanallen.com

General Objectives 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 Entrepreneurially Minded 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. Have ownership of the business, directing operations and team performance. Think strategically with the ability to prioritize while keeping the big picture and goals in mind. Our Entrepreneurial Leaders' strengths include: 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 FF&E, home furnishings, interior design, luxury goods and/or fashion. 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. Ability to practice residential interior design. Demonstrated ability to train and coach for design, product knowled e, sales performance and customer service. Must be able to work holidays, evenings and weekends. PHNJNY_8.26.2024a      Other details Job Family   DC Managers Job Function   1D Design Center Managers Pay Type   Salary Job Start Date   Sunday, September 15, 2024

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Chadds Ford, PA 19317, USA

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