Operations & Gallery Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Role:
TBS Design Gallery is the premier showroom to the interior design industry located in Santa Clara. The Office Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Design Gallery, event planning and execution, assisting the Design team in project management, and ensuring exceptional client service.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily gallery operations including scheduling staff, managing inventory, and handling customer inquiries and needs
- Manage relationships with clients, suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure that the gallery remains at the forefront of the design community
- Oversee gallery event planning, execution and attending to help cultivate new customer relationships
- Day-today support of senior leadership in creating and implementing existing and new systems
- Calendar management - new clients and appointments, design meetings
- Manage company systems such as Expensify, Zoho, Box and more
- Assist company in developing, implementing and maintaining system processes and strategies
- Maintain a high level of customer service and ensure that all staff are trained to provide exceptional service to customers
- Manage company recruiting process to include job description creation, shortlisting of candidates, interviewing, onboarding and offboarding employees
- Assist Design Team in day-to-day project management of current projects and work orders, subcontractors and client needs as-needed
- Other duties as assigned by senior management
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in art, interior design, business administration, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in a management role in a gallery or similar environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
- Good judge of character
- Appreciation for exceptional design and the work of artisans
- Experience in interior design or visual merchandising preferred
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Compensation
- $73,000 - $83,000 Depending on Experience
Perks
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k with matching
- Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $73,000.00 - $83,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Santa Clara, CA 95054: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Operations & Gallery Manager roles across TBS Design Gallery's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £73,000 - £83,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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