Associate General Manager - Design

Description

• Tracking and training: Training and actively coaching the team on the job. Track strong and weak performance and course correct. Reward appropriately.
• Contribute actively to business decisions through both qualitative inputs and in-depth quantitative analysis.
• Developing, leading, motivating and managing a young and ambitious city team (cohort of Business / Design Managers, Territory Area Managers, Designers, DPs, LPs etc on a day to day basis).
• Own the quality of Design Closure of Livspace catalogue products (Kitchen, Wardrobe, Storages, Furniture & Decor) and essential home improvement services for the region.
• Strong leadership: Hire, retain, motivate, and look after a diverse team of BMs, TAMs, IDs, LPs etc.
• Developing the ecosystem for successful Design experience both for the internal teams and the customers.
• Be the voice of the city and customer inside Livspace, so that constant feedback comes in and helps Livspace improve continuously.

Requirements

• Structured thought process and strong analytical ability, determined to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
• B.Arch or equivalent degree Or comparable degree in Arch/Design. MBA would be an added advantage.
• Strong leadership and people management skills (direct team reporting in past roles a must)
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to convey business requirements and needs in a clear, concise, and effective manner.
• Have a strong understanding of both the design requisites and customer experience required to maximize business results.
• Typically spent at least 6 to 7 years in an interior fit-out business, operating role managing a revenue generating team(s) or selling design products/services through a bunch of designers.
• Deep understanding of interior fit-out industry, processes, market trends etc.
• Possesses significant personal and professional drive to continuously improve the standing of Design and Design experience.
• Ability to drive and meet KPIs such as - successful and timely design sign-offs, snag-free / error free designs, sales / category penetration, C-sat - happy customer experience, E-sat - happy team members.
• Customer empathy: appreciate the nature of the customer problem and be a trustworthy, knowledgeable partner.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance