Showroom Manager - Charleston, SC.

Kravet Inc. has been selected as a 2024 US Best Managed Company for the fourth year in a row! Sponsored by Deloitte* Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. In addition, Kravet Inc. is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work for the third year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Kravet Inc. This year, 87% of employees said it’s a great place To Work – 30 points higher than the average U.S. company.

Showroom Manager Opportunity in New Showroom Location!

Position Summary:

Kravet Inc. is seeking a highly motivated, creative, sales-oriented professional to lead the daily operations of our upcoming Charleston Workspace Showroom. Kravet Workspace Showrooms have a smaller footprint that takes advantage of the newest technologies and self-service sampling for easy shopping.

This full-time position reports to the Regional Vice President, requiring strong sales, customer service, communication, organization, technology, social media, design, and leadership skills. A positive attitude, professional demeanor, a passion for design, and the desire to serve the interior design community are a must. Duties encompass sales across all product categories, customer account and business development, customer outreach, merchandising and working collaboratively with local outside sales representatives.

This showroom will start with the Showroom Manager, and as business develops, we will look to grow the team as needed. This is a great opportunity for a self-starting, entrepreneurial individual.

Job Responsibilities:

• Strategic partnering with outside sales teams to maximize sales potential.
• Support the monthly rollout of new merchandise and maintain back office operational standards.
• Create a work culture that rewards teamwork and positive results.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
• Ability to learn quickly and work flexibly and collaboratively while displaying independent thinking and good decision-making. Aligns people with organizational strategy and influences the success of the showroom.
• Ability to identify opportunities with high-potential designers and new accounts and convert them to business.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of sales experience with a record of proven results. Managerial or assistant managerial experience preferred.
• Experience in the interior design industry (Interior design, Designer Assistant, Showroom Sales, Assistant Manager or Manager experience).
• A college degree, preferably in interior design, business, marketing, or related fields, would be a plus.
• Established client relationships and a following with the Charleston and Low Country interior design community preferred.
• Strong and inherent leadership qualities with the ability to develop sales opportunities and build client relationships, maintain and organize showroom sampling and materials, and collaborate with a high-performing, results-driven team in the region.
• The position requires excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills. You will need to be passionate about growing a successful business and want to be a part of a dynamic team.
• Possess good color coordination and design sensibility.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, video conferencing, social media platforms.
• Professional, outgoing, organized, energetic, self-motivated, and positive personality.
  
  
  

Pay range: $55,000 - $65,000 base plus Monthly Incentive Bonus based on showroom sales.

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that Kravet Inc. believes, at the time of this posting, that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. Only where an external candidate has extensive experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would Kravet Inc. consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

More About Kravet Inc.

The family’s commitment to innovation has helped the company transform from a small fabric house to a global leader, representing brands and designers from all over the world. Kravet Inc. owns Kravet, Lee Jofa, Groundworks, GP & J Baker, Brunschwig & Fils and Donghia— specializing in style, luxury and exceptional design. With locations in North America and worldwide, Kravet Inc. offers the highest level of customer service, quality products and web technology for today’s design professionals.

At Kravet Inc. we value the different social identities that make us who we are. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that represents the many different cultures, experiences, and viewpoints that reflect our communities. Our promise is to be open to learning and to be an inclusive employer and partner, with thoughtful strategies and practices that amplify the different voices of our industry.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.