Waterworks

General Manager

Waterworks$100K — $125K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
  • 5 years of inside/outside sales experience in luxury retail or architectural design
  • Minimum of 3 years in a sales management role within a high-end luxury environment
  • Strong coaching and communication skills
  • Established connections within the luxury design trade
  • Ability to negotiate and close deals effectively
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Responsibilities

  • Oversee financial performance through full P&L responsibility
  • Lead and develop the sales team in all business development efforts
  • Implement strategies to position Waterworks as a luxury industry leader
  • Cultivate relationships within the architect and design communities
  • Enhance client relationships to drive sales growth
  • Guide individual associate account activities through regular meetings
  • Maintain operational processes that reflect Waterworks' brand image

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a newly redesigned luxury showroom
  • Generous bonus opportunities
  • Emphasis on professional development and coaching
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on teamwork
  • Potential for significant market share growth
Full Job Description
The Role

Step into Waterworks' newly reimagined Georgetown showroom, an elevated, immersive space designed to showcase our distinctive product assortment and bring our design perspective to life. Serving the most discerning trade clients, Waterworks is known for collaborating on highly exclusive, design-driven projects that set the standard for craftsmanship and luxury.

As General Manager, you will lead the location, overseeing all aspects of financial performance while partnering closely with Sales Leadership to shape both short- and long-term strategy for the territory. In this role, you will inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing sales team to meet and exceed goals, foster continued market growth, and deliver an exceptional, white-glove client experience.

Check out images of our showroom! https://bit.ly/43e6vFx

Responsibilities

  • Full financial P&L, operations, and account management responsibility for the showroom
  • Lead, coach and develop Sales team in selling, marketing, and new business development activities
  • Execute organizational strategies to firmly position Waterworks as the industry leader for luxury bath and kitchen
  • Develop and maintain relationships within the architect and design community
  • Enhance relationships with current clients to increase sales
  • Strategically guide and develop individual associate's account and CRM activity through regular one on one meetings to ensure marketing activities match potential
  • Establish and maintain operational processes to uphold Waterworks brand image
  • Investigate and implement innovative ways to proactively market Waterworks products
  • Create showroom environment that delivers luxury experience to all our clients
  • Coach team to stay current on product range and competitors' offerings, and report findings to cross functional partners
  • Hold designated showroom associate accountable for project management, offering outstanding service and follow through for our clients
  • Empower associates to resolve client issues and implement solutions
  • Other responsibilities designed to grow market share


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 5 years inside/outside sales experience in a showroom, luxury retail or architectural design firm
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a sales management role within high end luxury brand environment
  • Self-motivated team leader with excellent coaching and communication skills
  • Well connected within the luxury design trade around the showroom
  • Ability to take charge, drive for results and make sound decisions quickly
  • Ability to negotiate and close deals
  • Exceptional time management skills with ability to multi-task
  • Ability to inspire trust, integrity and professionalism
  • Innovative and strategic thinking
  • Plumbing/tile/Construction background/exposure a plus
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications: working knowledge of CRM systems
  • Requires up to 20% travel


$100,000 - $125,000 a year

This role has a base salary plus generous bonus opportunity.

Waterworks is committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

About Waterworks

Waterworks is a luxury brand for bath and kitchen products. It was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida. The company offers a wide range of products including faucets, sinks, tubs, toilets, and accessories. Waterworks has showrooms across the United States and in the United Kingdom. The company is known for its high-end products and exceptional customer service.
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