Market Design Leader / Interior Designer
Centennial CO - 416, 8215 S. Chester Street, Centennial, Colorado,
United States of America
Req #705
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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
Our Market Design Leader (MDL) achieves sales goals while maintaining
satisfactory profit performance, gross margin, inventory levels, and
customer service. Tech-savvy and with a passion for interior design, MDL
maintains Design Center image through a planned merchandising program ensuring
the Ethan Allen brand is consistent. Achieve budgeted sales growth and
establish a plan for continued improvement. Leadership, cultivate an
environment in which the staff is inspired to reach their fullest potential in
relation to business growth.
Responsible for the overall management of Market Design Centers.
Follow Ethan Allen's Leadership Principles including implementing change
initiatives and developing successful relationships with team.
Hold team accountable while coaching and lead them to meet or exceed
established sales goals and benchmarks.
Drive new business and increase sales with grassroots marketing initiatives
including but not limited to, partnering with local businesses, developing
the Trade business including PPP, as well as using social media, blogs,
on-line forums to connect with local influencers and other digital platforms
for on-line interactions and connection.
Perform all functions necessary for the development of sales and profits of
assigned design centers and where applicable, service centers.
Review P&L statements monthly with Market Operations Leader and Retail
Accountant as well as review final P&L with each Design Center Leader.
Develop relationships and participate in community programs which will
positively impact individual design centers, the district, and the company.
Supervise and evaluate activities of all leadership within assigned
district, providing advice, counsel and guidance, leadership,
motivation, and accountability for performance. Complete performance
appraisals (including annual appraisals and monthly/quarterly BMRs) 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.
Implement company policies and procedures. Monitor compliance and help
management hold all staff accountable for compliance.
Provide training and development for leadership while assisting them with the
development of their respective team.
Work in concert with retail accounting and Regional Leadership to prepare
monthly and annual sales budgets and forecasts for all assigned design centers
within the market.
Participate in the determination of district market potential, the
preparation of district expense estimates, and the development of proper
financial and asset controls.
Contribute ideas and suggestions for changes and improvements in policy
affecting design centers in the district.
Ensure proper reconciliation of inventories as conducted and reported.
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
Minimum of five years in retail sales management and merchandising.
Experienced in design, budget forecasting, monitoring and preparation of
financial reports, managing sales growth, and procuring profits.
Supervisory experience required. Multi store management experience preferred.
An entrepreneurial attitude and approach with excellent business sense.
Ability to effectively communicate and motivate people to achieve monthly
goals.
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.
Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is $100k- $115k, depending on
experience. In addition to the base salary, a monthly commission is paid,
which is based on written sales for the month.
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