General Manager - Berkeley

General Manager - Berkeley

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Why join us

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 Herman Miller 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 Herman Miller 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

• Quarterly based bonus plan

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Self-Managed vacation, 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 a General Manager, you will deliver the Herman Miller Client Experience through team coaching of demonstrations, quoting, and generation of sales. You will train and inspire your team to achieve the store sales plan. Our General Managers work strategically to maximize store revenue and efficiently manage all aspects of sales and merchandising, including hiring, performance management, and employee relations in partnership with Human Resources and the Regional Manager.

You will report to a Regional Manager.

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Hours:

Open daily, Sunday through Saturday (weekend and holiday availability required).

What you’ll do

• Hire, develop, lead, and motivate the team through effective performance coaching, feedback, and training.

• Foster the Herman Miller Client Experience.

• Engage in performance management on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

• Ensure the Studio represents the best in presentation by utilizing visual directives and our standards manual.

• Ensure all Studio operational procedures are followed to maximize profit and manage expense control goals.

• Resolve employee relations issues of sales team members in partnership with HR.

• Deliver Sales Plan.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of retail management experience.

• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong emphasis on listening; demonstrated people‑management skills and the ability to thrive in a team environment.

• Ability to inspire the team to conduct effective demonstrations in a high‑traffic environment.

• Ability to adhere to high personal performance standards, integrity, business ethics, and the desire for continuous improvement.

• Ability to build relationships and trust with direct reports, peers, and store clientele.

• Financial literacy, business acumen, and ability to manage budgetary responsibilities.

• Experience with a POS system and 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.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation range for this role is $80,000.00 – $86,000.00. Relevant salary considerations will include candidate qualifications and experience, other business/organizational needs, and market factors. You may also be eligible to receive a geographic premium, annual discretionary incentive, and equity awards per company programs.

This organization participates in E‑Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. Miller Knoll 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 Miller Knoll Talent Acquisition at .

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