General Manager – Furniture Retail Growth & Operations

Dubuque, Iowa

$125,000–$200,000+ Compensation Package Performance w/ Bonus

Growth Opportunity

Relocation Assistance Available

This Is Not a Store Manager Position

Most retail leadership roles are focused on maintaining an existing operation.

This opportunity is about building the future.

Stu's Home Improvement Outlet has quickly become one of the fastest-growing furniture, appliance, and home improvement retailers in the Midwest. Through aggressive merchandising, liquidation purchasing, value pricing, and an entrepreneurial culture, we have built a successful and rapidly growing business.

Now we are preparing for the next chapter.

We are looking for an experienced furniture retail leader who can help transform a successful single-location operation into a scalable multi-location organization.

The Mission

As Founder and Owner, my primary focus is on vision, growth, acquisitions, vendor relationships, expansion opportunities, and the long-term strategic direction of the company.

I am seeking a proven furniture industry executive who can take ownership of the day-to-day business and execute that vision.

This leader will oversee all aspects of the operation, including:

• Sales Leadership
• Marketing
• Inventory Management
• Merchandising
• Warehousing
• Logistics & Deliveries
• Customer Service
• Recruiting & Talent Development
• Financial Performance
• Operational Execution
• Multi-Store Expansion Planning

The successful candidate will have the authority, experience, and leadership ability to drive the business forward while building the systems, culture, and leadership team necessary for future growth.

Who We Are Looking For

We are specifically seeking a proven furniture industry leader.

The ideal candidate has spent their career in furniture retail and understands every aspect of the business.

They have likely progressed through roles such as:

Sales Professional → Sales Manager → General Manager → Regional Manager → Director of Operations

or

Store Manager → Multi-Unit Manager → Regional Director → Vice President of Operations

This person understands furniture retail because they have lived it.

They know how to:

• Build and lead commissioned sales teams
• Recruit and develop top performers
• Increase close rates and average ticket size
• Improve profitability
• Manage inventory-intensive operations
• Oversee warehousing and delivery functions
• Build accountability throughout an organization
• Develop future leaders
• Execute growth initiatives

Most importantly, they lead by example.

They can walk onto the sales floor, close a major sale, coach a salesperson, mentor a manager, solve an operational problem, and then sit down to review financial performance and growth strategy.

Required Experience

Candidates must have:

• Significant leadership experience within the furniture industry
• Experience managing furniture retail operations generating $10 million+ annually
• Experience leading commissioned sales organizations
• Experience overseeing multiple departments and operational functions
• Experience growing revenue and profitability
• Experience developing sales managers and future leaders
• Experience operating within large furniture retail organizations

Strong preference will be given to candidates from organizations such as:

• Ashley Furniture
• Slumberland Furniture
• Nebraska Furniture Mart
• Furniture Row
• Bob's Discount Furniture
• Value City Furniture
• American Freight
• Major regional furniture chains

What Success Looks Like

First 30 Days

• Take ownership of daily operations
• Improve sales team accountability
• Increase close rates and average ticket
• Strengthen inventory flow and merchandising
• Improve warehouse and delivery execution
• Establish measurable KPIs and reporting

First Month

• Deliver significant revenue growth
• Build a stronger leadership team
• Improve profitability and operational performance
• Create scalable systems and processes
• Prepare the organization for additional locations

Long-Term

Help build one of the Midwest's leading furniture, appliance, and home improvement retail organizations.

This Opportunity Is For You If

You have already proven yourself within the furniture industry.

You enjoy building teams, developing people, driving results, and creating growth.

You want more than just managing a store.

You want the opportunity to help build a company.

If you are a proven furniture industry leader looking for the opportunity to make a lasting impact and help shape the future of a growing organization, we want to speak with you.

Pay: $125,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• General Mgr-Furniture: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person