Design/Showroom Manager

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