Assistant Manager - Tigard

About the Role

As an Assistant Manager you will provide leadership support in the absence of the General Manager. You will balance your time between working with clients, supporting leadership initiatives, sales coaching, training, and talent acquisition. You will work in close partnership with the General Manager to achieve the store’s sales goals, build client relationships, and become an expert in educating clients on the story and details of each of our iconic products.

You will report to the General Manager.

• Grow your business weekly by using company programs and tools to manage the full client lifecycle and exceed sales goals.
• Assist in maintaining the store’s design and visual standards using merchandising guidelines.
• Create client floor plans and design presentations.
• Travel for in‑home client consultations and visits to local trade professionals.
• Attend store meetings, product trainings, and use the Design Within Reach website and catalog to increase product and design knowledge and industry awareness.
• Directly manage all Sales Assistants and Studio Interns.

• Retail management experience preferred.
• Ability to build relationships and trust with direct reports, peers, and studio clientele.
• Proficiency with MS Office, web navigation, and 3‑D rendering programs.
• Ability to routinely move objects weighing more than 20 pounds and understand safety requirements.

Competitive base salary with commission on shipped items, performance‑based bonus plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, self‑managed vacation, paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with 4% company match, commuter benefits up to $150/month, generous employee discounts, and more.

We hire qualified applicants representing diverse backgrounds and abilities. Design Within Reach is committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities. 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.