About this opportunity
Design Within Reach lists this General Manager opportunity in eatontown, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
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
Our stores serve as both a retail environment and as a community center for design, inviting constant interaction between the customer, our furniture, and our team. You will learn the story behind our iconic products from esteemed designers such as Charles and Ray Eames and Jens Risom as well as leading manufacturers like Herman Miller and Knoll. Our General Managers are responsible for all leadership activities within the store. You will report to the Regional Manager.
Store Hours: Open daily, Sunday through Saturday (weekend and holiday availability required).
What You Will Do
Build trusting relationships by developing, leading, and motivating a team through goal setting and providing consistent recognition, coaching, feedback, and training.
Manage the full‑life cycle of talent acquisition, including partnering with Human Resources for performance management related situations.
Ensure the store procedures are followed to represent the best in design by utilizing visual directives, presentation, and general housekeeping standards to maximize profit and manage expense control goals.
Lead the team on creating floorplans, design presentations, weekly trade, and home visits.
Build positive working relationships with the store team, work with the Regional Manager and share business insights, best practices, and develop strategies to grow the business.
What We’re Looking For
Retail Management Experience (preferred).
Demonstrated design skills and a passion for the design profession.
Financial literacy, business acumen, and ability to manage budgetary responsibilities.
Proficiency with MS Office software, web navigation, and 3-D rendering programs.
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. 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
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Worksite address
eatontown, NJ, 07724, US
Who can apply
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