District Design Manager

Achieve sales goals while maintaining satisfactory profit performance, gross margin, inventory levels, and customer service.  Maintain Design Center image through a planned merchandizing program ensuring the Ethan Allen brand is consistent.  Achieve budgeted sales growth and establish a plan for continued improvement. Cultivate an environment in which the staff is inspired to reach their fullest potential in relation to business growth. 

Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management of multiple design and service center locations
• Perform all functions necessary for the development of sales and profits of assigned design and service centers
• Review P&L statements monthly with Operations Controller
• Supervise and evaluate activities of all management within assigned district, providing advise, counsel and guidance, leadership, motivation, and accountability for performance. 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.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions for changes and improvements in policy affecting design centers in the district
• Propose innovative strategies that support growth and improvement of the business.

Education: BA or BS degree in Business and/or Interior Design with courses in such areas as accounting, economics, management, or similar courses.

Experience: Five or more years in retail sales management and merchandizing. Experienced in budget forecasting, monitoring, and preparation of financial reports, managing sales growth, and procuring profits.  Supervisory experience required. Multi store management experience preferred.

Other requirements: An entrepreneurial attitude and approach with excellent business sense.  Ability to effectively communicate and motivate people.  Must be accessible to associates on holidays, weekends, and evenings as the business demands.  Travel within the district is required as well as limited overnight travel.