Retail Store Manager

Dorell Fabric Studio is redefining what a modern fabric store looks like. Backed by Dorell Fabrics, one of the largest fabric manufacturers and distributors in the U.S., we combine deep industry expertise with a fresh, evolving retail experience. This is not a typical retail leadership role. You will lead both front and back of house operations, work closely with creative professionals and clients, and play a key role in driving sales, customer experience, and store growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day store operations across front and back of house
• Manage, coach, and motivate the store team to ensure strong performance and accountability
• Work directly with interior designers, furniture designers, and creative professionals
• Deliver a high-touch, consultative customer experience
• Drive sales across in-stock inventory and custom or special order products
• Oversee complex custom sales that require coordination and follow-up
• Maintain a clean, organized, and visually compelling store environment
• Design and execute merchandising displays, including fabric presentations
• Oversee tagging, signage, and point of purchase materials
• Manage inventory levels and ensure accurate stock reporting
• Oversee order processing to ensure accuracy and timely fulfillment
• Track sales performance and report on store metrics
• Maintain strong communication with internal teams and customers

What We’re Looking For

• Strong retail management experience, ideally in a product-driven or design-oriented environment
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive sales growth
• Enjoying F2F client interactions
• Building meaningful and lasting client relationships
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Comfortable balancing operational and customer-facing responsibilities
• Ability to adapt and execute in a growing and evolving retail environment
• Hands-on mindset with willingness to be present on the floor

Ideal Candidate

• Custom drapery, furniture and design experience greatly preferred but not required
• You have an eye for creative projects and enjoy working with clients to bring their ideas to life.
• You are detail-oriented, approachable, and bring positive energy to the team.
• You can lead an experienced team while earning trust and respect, and you are comfortable balancing creativity with structure and operations.

What’s In It For You:

• Opportunity to lead and collaborate with interior designers and creative professionals
• Being a part of one of the fastest-growing fabric retail chains in the USA
• Enjoy every Sunday off
• Benefits package and Bonus
• Hands-on training
• Opportunity to grow as the company expands
• Direct impact on shaping and growing a modern retail experience

Why This Is Better Than Typical Retail

• Leadership role with real ownership and decision-making
• Consistent daytime schedule with no late-night retail hours
• Closed Sundays, supporting strong work-life balance
• Work in a creative, design-driven environment rather than traditional retail
• Opportunity to help modernize and scale an established business

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off