Assistant Manager

TL;DR

Assistant Manager: Providing leadership support in a retail showroom, balancing client work with sales coaching, training, and talent acquisition with an accent on driving weekly sales performance and maintaining design/visual standards. Focus on managing the full client lifecycle, creating client floor plans and design presentations, and supporting the General Manager to achieve store goals.

Location: CA - San Diego

Salary: $68,000.00 - $72,000.00

Company

Design Within Reach at hirify.global sources and designs built-to-last furnishings.

What you will do

• Support the General Manager by leading the store in the General Manager’s absence.
• Drive weekly sales by managing the full client lifecycle to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Maintain store design and visual standards using merchandising guidelines.
• Create client floor plans and design presentations; educate clients on product stories and details.
• Travel for in-home client consultations and visits to local trade professionals.
• Directly manage Sales Assistants and Studio Interns; support leadership initiatives, training, and talent acquisition.

Requirements

• Retail management experience preferred.
• Ability to build relationships and trust with direct reports, peers, and studio clientele.
• Proficiency with MS Office, web navigation, and 3-D rendering programs.
• Ability to routinely move objects weighing more than 20 pounds and understand safety requirements.
• Weekend and holiday availability required (store open daily, Sunday through Saturday).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with commission on shipped items and a performance-based bonus plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account and other insurance plans.
• Self-Managed vacation, paid holidays, and parental leave; Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) with 4% company match.
• Commuter benefits up to $150/month and generous employee discounts.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis; positions are generally closed within 45 days and open for a minimum of 5 days.
• Employment eligibility verification is handled via E-Verify.