Design Center Leader

Job DescriptionRequisition ID: 012563Design a career that speaks to you.Ethan Allen- a luxury brand committed to quality, value and our most important assets; our employees.Our Design Center Leaders act as the leader of their store with proven leadership in running a retail sales business.As a Design Center Leader, you:Have a passion for design.Are able to lead, mentor and motivate a talented team of interior designersKnowledgeable of current retail trends to assist designers beyond the door in today's marketplace.Have strong local community relationships to optimize grass roots 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.Work with the most gorgeous product in the industry.Create an Interior Design destination to enhance the customer experience and allow your team to thrive.Our Design Center Leaders' strengths include:Proven leadership in running a retail sales business in a fast-paced customer focused environment.Drive new business and increasing sales while maintaining repeat client relationships.Passionate about inspiring and motivating creative people, in a commission-based retail environment.Demonstrated use of technology and social media to drive business.As a Design Center Leaders, you:Have a proven track record of leading a successful sales team.Own and direct design center day to day operations and team performance.Accept full responsibility for developing self and team while holding team members accountable.Think strategically with the ability to prioritize while keeping the big picture and goals in mind.Strong use of technology and marketing skills,Ability to grow and develop business through social media and grass roots marketing efforts Effectively manage team to build new client contacts and maintain existing relationships to build sales volume and increase overall customer satisfaction.Job RequirementsPosition Requirements:Some weekend, holiday and evening availability is required.Interior Design related degree and/or professional portfolio a plusIndustry relation memberships a plus.We offer:The best compensation programs in the industry - with generous salaries, incentives and flexible schedules.Benefits are an important part of the total compensation that are offered, providing peace of mind and financial well-being. Ethan Allen is committed to offering a variety of benefits that allow associates to choose whether or not to participate based on personal and family needs. Some of the benefits offered are two company subsidized Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage and Health Savings Account (including Employer contributions), cost effective Dental and Vision plans, 401(k) plan (with Employer matching contributions and Profit Sharing), company provided Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability (FT associates only), Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care & Dependent Care, Commuter Saving Plans - Public Transit & Parking, Voluntary Whole Life Insurance, Voluntary Critical Care Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Purchase Program, and Employee Referral Bonus Program.earetailEthan Allen is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We are an E-Verify Employer.