What are the responsibilities and job description for the Owner/Operator position at Jes and Gray Living?
Location: Alexander City, AL
Jes & Gray Living is a lifestyle concept brand blending home furnishings, décor, and apparel into a unique shopping experience. We’re seeking a passionate and driven individual to operate our Alexander City, AL location — not as an employee, but as a future owner and franchise partner.
The Opportunity
This is more than a job. We’re offering a rare chance to step into an established retail concept, grow it with your vision, and earn a share of the profits from day one. Our goal is to find the right fit — someone with strong retail or design experience — to lead this store and eventually buy into the business as a franchisee.
What You’ll Do
Operate and manage the Alexander City location with full responsibility for sales, merchandising, and customer experience.
Build relationships with local designers, clients, and the Auburn/Lake Martin community.
Drive growth across furnishings, décor, and apparel, with creative input on design and product mix.
Lead a small team and set the tone for exceptional service and a welcoming atmosphere.
Partner with ownership to hit key performance milestones, while shaping the path toward future franchise ownership.
What We’re Offering
Profit Share: Earn a percentage of net profits, aligned with your success in growing the store.
Ownership Track: Opportunity to buy into the franchise after 12-24 months, with structured terms.
Creative Platform: Freedom to help shape assortments, merchandising, and the lifestyle brand experience.
Support: Backing from the Jes & Gray Living corporate leadership team, including the following:
HR & Payroll
Visual Merchandising
Trade & Business Development
Buying
Logistics
Distribution: A 200,000 sq ft distribution center less than 20 miles away, that houses in-stock products to immediately fulfill orders and stock for the retail location.
Logistics Network: Support from our logistics network, including B2B and residential logistics partners
Who We’re Looking For
Background in interior design, retail management, or lifestyle merchandising.
Entrepreneurial mindset — someone who sees themselves as a future business owner.
Strong leadership, organization, and sales skills.
A passion for design, fashion, and creating inspiring retail experiences.
Community-minded, with a drive to connect with designers and customers alike.
Why Jes & Gray Living?
We’re building a franchise model for lifestyle retail done differently — stylish, curated, and community-driven. By piloting the Alexander City location with an owner/operator, we’re creating the blueprint for future partners nationwide.
How to Apply: Send your resume, portfolio (if design-based), and a short statement about why you’d like to operate Jes & Gray Living to
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000