Associate Store Manager

US, VA, McLean Ballard Designs Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted March 24, 2026 Last posted May 16, 2026
Job description

The Opportunity

Our retail expansion in main markets starts with hiring the best leaders. As Associate Store Manager, you will focus on hiring and retaining great talent to deliver an inspiring shopping experience in which our guests feel inspired and empowered to customize their space. You will promote the Ballard Designs brand at every guest encounter and ensure your stellar team exemplifies brand values, standards, and experiences. Your leadership will guide company programs, increase sales, and set your store to exceed all expectations.

You will report to the Store Leader.

Your hiring location is Tysons Corner, McLean, VA.

Who We Are

Since 1982, Ballard Designs has offered a unique curation of home furnishings and décor from all periods and provenance. Its designers travel the world for inspiration, translating the latest fashion, color, and style trends into finely crafted products not found anywhere else. Ballard Designs is part of the Cornerstone brands - four interactive, aspirational home and apparel lifestyle brands that deliver inspirations that help customers enjoy, enhance, and celebrate life.

Your Impact

  • Deliver quality Sales Associate training that includes the development of product knowledge, understanding of primary characteristics, and the benefits of a unique product assortment
  • Provide leadership to the team to build sales generation and operational/human resources responsibilities in the store to ensure guest satisfaction, maximum productivity and profitability, and execution of company procedures
  • Make plans and improve EBITDA by creating the most fantastic place to work and shop by delivering an exceptional Guest experience.
  • In partnership with the Store Leader, develop a strategy to increase sales and build guest loyalty through store programs, including Design Services, Ballard Designs Private Label Credit Card, community outreach, and additional corporate and regional events throughout the year
  • Recruit and Train Team Members in all open positions

What You Bring

  • 3+ years of management experience in specialty retail industry, but not required
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Outlook, Workday, Kronos, and POS Systems
  • Availability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 50lbs

Remote work is not permitted in NYC currently.

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Salary: $75,000.00 - $75,000.00

Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.

QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at workwithus@qvcgrp.com for assistance.

If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.

About this role

Summary

Manage store operations, lead and train staff, increase sales, deliver excellent customer experience.

Job title

Associate Store Manager

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

retail

Location requirements

Must be based in McLean, VA; remote not allowed in NYC.

Salary

$75k+

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

management experienceMicrosoft WordExcelOutlookWorkdayKronosPOS systems

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

store managementretail operationscustomer serviceteam leadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

McLean, VA, USA

On-site City