Interior Design Sales Manager – Agoura and Oxnard, CA

Named America’s #1 Premium Furniture Retailer by Newsweek, Ethan Allen is a leading interior design destination combining state-of-the-art technology with personal service. After more than 90 profitable years in business, we still make about 75% of our custom-crafted products in our North American workshops and have an enduring reputation for quality and craftsmanship. In our global network of Design Centers, we offer complimentary interior design service and sell a full range of home furnishings, including custom furniture and artisan-crafted accents for every room in the home. We believe our associates are our greatest brand ambassadors, and we value talent, entrepreneurial drive, and the ability to build long-lasting relationships with our clients. We’re glad you’re exploring the possibility of designing your future with us.

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 Entrepreneurial 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.
• Own and direct Design Center operations and team performance.
• Think strategically with the ability to prioritize while keeping the big picture and goals in mind.
• Strong use of technology and marketing skills.

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 residential interior design.
• 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.
• 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.

Compensation

This position offers a starting base salary of $90,000 to $105,000 depending on experience. In addition to the base salary, EDL/DCL/SDCL and DSLs can earn monthly incentive compensation by demonstrating sales growth from prior periods.

Benefits

Benefits are an important part of the total compensation that is 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 401(k) plan (with Employer contributions), multiple Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage, Health Savings Account (including Employer contributions), Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Basic Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Dependent Group Term Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Business Travel Accident Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Health Care & Dependent Care, Commuter Saving Plans – Public Transit & Parking, Voluntary Whole Life Insurance, Voluntary Critical Care Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance and Employee Assistance Program. Benefit availability varies based on full-time or part-time employee classification.