Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

STORE MANAGER role at Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.

We are excited to announce that Bassett is opening a brand new showroom in the Deerfield Towne Center near Cincinnati, Ohio in spring of 2026. We are looking for a dynamic leader to help build, inspire, and launch a high‑performing team for this new location. If you thrive in an environment where you can shape a store from the ground up, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

We believe the relationship between our Design Consultants and our customers is paramount to our success. This philosophy begins and ends with our Store Managers. They are self‑motivated, enthusiastic, positive, detail‑oriented leaders. Our leaders have a passion for driving sales and partnering with their team on design projects. Applicants for this position should be prepared to discuss how their leadership, service, design, sales, and operational skills have led to the development of cohesive, successful and profitable teams.

Help build, inspire, and launch a high‑performing team; shape the store from the ground up; drive sales and partner on design projects; interpret profit/loss statements, KPI metrics, and general sales reports; manage daily operations while achieving monthly sales and gross profit goals; train, develop, and coach a sales/design team; establish and maintain customer relationships.

• Minimum 3 years retail experience, preferably in home furnishings
• Preferably 2 years design experience, or interior design degree
• Skilled at leading, motivating, and managing a sales/design team
• Ability to train, develop, and coach in sales, product and design
• Ability to establish, develop, and maintain customer relationships
• Ability to interpret profit/loss statements, KPI metrics, and general sales reports
• Ability to manage daily operations of a store while achieving monthly sales and gross profit goals
• Passion for design, positive attitude, and professionalism is a must
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays

Bassett Store Managers are compensated on an annual salary. In addition, we offer quarterly bonus opportunities.

• Health/Dental/Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off
• Generous Employee Discounts
• Work in a State‑of‑the‑Art Showroom

Bassett’s blend of style, comfort and value has been trusted for more than a century (since 1902!) and makes it one of the most recognizable furniture brands in America. We are passionate about developing fashionable and innovative furnishings at a great value, as well as offering a number of exceptional services to meet customers’ needs. We are proud of our long‑standing heritage but, at the same time, focus on innovating furniture retailing in the next 100 years.

Take steps now towards building a meaningful career with a growing company. Apply to join our management team today!

Bassett Furniture Industries is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status or other protected category. Bassett is dedicated to ensuring that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated consistently during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status or other protected category.

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