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Ethan Allen Global, Inc. · 1 month ago

Design Center Leader/ Manager

Milford, CT

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

Ethan Allen Global, Inc. is a leading interior design destination recognized for its quality and craftsmanship in furniture. The Design Center Leader/Manager will be responsible for managing and developing design teams, achieving sales goals, and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective coaching and community engagement.

ManufacturingRetail

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall management of the design center

Follow Ethan Allen’s Leadership Principles including implementing change initiatives and developing successful relationships with their team. Hold team accountable through leadership and coaching to meet or exceed established sales goals and benchmarks

Drive new business and increase sales with grassroots marketing initiatives, including but not limited to, partnering with local businesses, developing the Trade business including PPP, as well as using social media, blogs, on-line forums and other digital channels for on-line interactions and connection

Perform all functions necessary for the development of written business

Review P&L statements monthly with Market Design Leader and Market Operations Leader

Develop and participate in community programs in your local market to increase exposure and awareness for Ethan Allen in your local community

Complete performance appraisals in accordance with company policy

Ensure adherence to all company policies such as Code of Conduct, workplace harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination and/or retaliation

Provide guidance and assistance to key personnel to ensure sales growth, financial integrity, and the protection of company assets

Implement company policies and procedures. Monitor compliance while holding the team accountable for compliance

Provide training sessions for the design center as well as participate in corporately sponsored training sessions to assist in developing your team and business

Goal setting monthly and quarterly with all designers within the design center

Contribute ideas and suggestions for changes and improvements in policy affecting design center growth

Participate and ensure proper reconciliation of inventories as conducted and reported

Propose innovative strategies that support growth and improvement of the business

Perform any other duties as required

Qualification

Interior DesignSales TechniquesTeam LeadershipCoaching SkillsBusiness DevelopmentCustomer ServiceColorSpace PlanningCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

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

An entrepreneurial attitude and approach with strong communication and organizational skills

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

Position requires a valid driver's license, except in limited circumstances in which the associate can establish to the Company's satisfaction that they have available for use during all business hours an alternate means of transportation not requiring the operation of a motor vehicle which will enable them to perform the duties of their position