Market Design Leader; District Manager

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 future with us.

Our Market Design Leader (MDL) achieves sales goals while maintaining satisfactory profit performance, gross margin, inventory levels, and customer service. Tech-savvy, 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.

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

• Minimum of five years in retail sales management and merchandising. Experienced in 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.
• 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.

This position offers a starting base salary of $95,000 to $110,000, depending on experience. In addition to the base salary, MDLs and SMDLs can earn monthly incentive compensation by demonstrating sales growth from prior periods.

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 part-time employee classification.