Design/Showroom Manager
Summary
Manage the day-to-day operations of an interior design showroom in Athens, Georgia, welcoming clients, guiding them through furnishings and decorative lighting selections, styling displays, and coordinating inventory and vendor relationships. Requires showroom experience and a strong design eye; not a software role.
Our client, Hawthorne House, is seeking an accomplished Design/Showroom Manager to lead its Athens showroom and serve as the face of the brand. This is a senior role for a seasoned furnishings professional with refined taste, strong business sense, and a deep understanding of the high-end client experience. The right person will run the showroom as if it were their own, building lasting client relationships, elevating the brand and contributing to the growth of the business.
Significant experience in fine furniture, interior design, decorative lighting and luxury showroom operations is required.
What you'll do:
- Lead all showroom operations with full ownership of the client experience, presentation and performance
- Cultivate and manage relationships with discerning clients, designers and trade partners, guiding them through selections with expertise and polish
- Curate displays, vignettes and samples that reflect a sophisticated, cohesive brand point of view
- Partner closely with the design team to take projects from initial consultation through final selection and delivery
- Manage inventory, samples and key vendor and manufacturer relationships, including negotiating terms and bringing in new lines
- Identify opportunities to grow revenue, expand the client base and strengthen Hawthorne House's presence in the market
- Maintain meticulous client follow-up and project records, so every detail is handled with care
Requirements
- Extensive experience in fine furniture or luxury furnishings, including showroom leadership
- A highly developed eye for design, materials, quality and craftsmanship
- An established network of clients, designers or industry partners is a strong plus
- Exceptional communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
- A strategic, entrepreneurial mindset with a sense of ownership over results
- Outstanding organization and the ability to manage multiple high-value clients and projects at once
Why you'll love it
- The opportunity to lead a showroom and shape the client experience at a respected design firm
- Close collaboration with a talented creative design team
- A role where your expertise, taste and judgment directly shape the business
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
As published by workable · 13 questions · 5 written answers
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- Experience in project coordination, interior design operations, or furniture and lighting logistics.
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in interior design, decorative arts, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of vendor processes, lead times, and project tracking in the furnishings and lighting industry.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Familiarity with project management software such as Monday.com and creative tools such as Canva.
- Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, or related design software is a plus.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and dependable with proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting
Written answers (5)
- How many years of experience do you have in project coordination, client service, administrative coordination, account management, furnishings, interiors, or a related field?
- Do you have experience coordinating multiple active client projects involving scheduling, vendor communication, order tracking, deliveries, or installations?
- Do you have experience communicating directly with clients by email and phone, including providing updates, following up, scheduling, and resolving questions?
- Do you have experience using project-management, CRM, or order-tracking software?
- Are you located in or around the Atlanta or Athens, Georgia area?