Assistant Manager

Why join us? At Design Within Reach, home comes first. We believe in creating and sourcing pieces that move with you and are meant to be enjoyed over a lifetime - from home to home, generation to generation. For us, that means exceptionally crafted, built-to-last, and beautifully designed furnishings. Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Design Within Reach means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Design Within Reach to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone. Design Within Reach at MillerKnoll is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in the Sales and Outlet industry. What We Offer: Competitive base salary with commission on shipped items Performance-based bonus plan Medical, dental, and vision insurance Self-Managed vacation, paid holidays, and parental leave 401(k) with 4% company match Commuter benefits up to \$150/month Generous employee discounts And more! About the Role: As an Assistant Manager, you will provide leadership support to the team and the General Manager. You will directly supervise the sales support functions. You will balance your time between working with clients, supporting leadership and sales initiatives, sales coaching, training, and talent acquisition. You will work in close partnership with the General Manager to achieve the Stores goals, building team and client relationships, and maximizing team and individual potential to achieve performance-based results. You will report to the General Manager. What you'll do: Grow the business by managing the Sales and Support team to drive sales and results. Direct and manage the Sales and Support teams to merchandise product for sales and visual impact daily. Prepare and conduct team meetings, product training, and utilize company platforms, tools & resources to manage, motivate, and drive results. Directly manage all Sales Assistants. Lead by Example and Foster a Positive Team Culture. Drive Sales Through Coaching and Performance Management. Ensure Operational Excellence and Customer Satisfaction. What We're Looking For: This might be you if you have the following: Retail management experience is preferred. Ability to build relationships and trust with direct reports, peers, and store clientele. Proficiency with MS Office software and web navigation. Able to routinely move objects weighing more than 20 pounds and to understand safety requirements. Who We Hire? Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Design Within Reach is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities. This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings. MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at View email address on click.appcast.io. Employment Type: Full Time