Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager General Manager | Part-Time with Full-Time Growth PathLocation: Boise, Idaho | HybridSchedule: Flexible, MondayFriday | 2030 hours/week to startCompensation: $20$23/hr base + commissionABOUT SET THE STAGE BOISE TREASURE VALLEYSet the Stage Boise Treasure Valley is Idaho's only location in the Set the Stage national network and we're just getting started. Since opening in March 2025, we've been steadily building a home staging business that serves homeowners, real estate professionals, and property investors across the Boise and Treasure Valley region. But staging is only part of the story.We're now expanding into something genuinely new for this market: a curated interior design and furniture experience that brings together creative vision, local inspiration, and a seamless client journey from concept to delivery. And we're looking for the right person to help us build it.Here's what that looks like in practice.Our Curated Furniture Collections are strategically designed room-by-room furniture collections, organized by style and price tier, and featured in an online lookbook. We're launching with three original collection styles each one rooted in the culture, character, and landscape of the Treasure Valley. The Assistant Manager will play a direct role in curating these collections: sourcing furniture and dcor, shaping the aesthetic direction, and then guiding clients through the experience of making it their own. It's part buying, part design, part storytelling and it's a lot of fun.Our Custom Furniture Packages take that same creative energy and scale it up. These are whole-home furnishing projects primarily for investors and developers, but also for homebuyers who want their new space to feel intentional from day one. Projects range from $15,000 to $100,000, and the person in this role will lead them from the initial design conversation all the way through procurement and delivery.What ties both offerings together is the work itself: shopping for furniture and dcor with purpose, building mood boards that translate a client's vision into something real, staying ahead of trends, and listening carefully enough to get it right. If that kind of work energizes you if you light up when a room comes together this is the role you've been looking for.We're bringing something new to the Treasure Valley. We want someone who's excited to help create it.ABOUT THE ROLEYou're good at this and you know it. You have an eye for design, a knack for getting things done, and the kind of energy that makes a room run better when you're in it. Maybe you've been doing great work inside someone else's business and wondering what it would look like to have real ownership over your results. Maybe you've been building independently and you're ready for more structure, more scale, and a team behind you. Either way, you're not looking for just a job you're looking for somewhere to grow.This is that place.The Assistant Manager at Set the Stage Boise Treasure Valley is a high-impact, close-to-the-action role that puts you at the center of a growing business. You'll work directly alongside the owner as a trusted operational and strategic partner taking ownership of daily operations, leading client relationships, driving design sales, and helping build the systems that scale the company. Your fingerprints will be on nearly every part of the business, and that's exactly the point.We want to be straightforward: this role starts part-time by design, not by accident. We're a growing small business, and we're building deliberately. The intention is for this role to grow into a full-time presence at the studio, in the field, and eventually running the operation. We're not looking for someone to fill a seat temporarily. We're looking for the person who wants to be here when this becomes a full-time General Manager role, because they helped make it happen.As you demonstrate mastery and build trust, you'll earn greater autonomy including hybrid work flexibility. And as the business hits its milestones, the path leads directly to a full-time General Manager position. The company you help build is the company you'll one day run.If you're someone who's motivated by impact, energized by variety, and ready to bring your skills somewhere they'll actually matter we built this role for you.ABOUT OUR TEAMSet the Stage Boise operates with a lean, collaborative team model. Our staging crew is a part-time pool of 510 at-will employees who are offered jobs as they are scheduled and choose to accept based on their availability. Our moving and warehouse operations are supported by contractor partners we work alongside on a regular basis. In both cases, we place high value on maintaining positive relationships, clear communication, and strong morale. The Assistant Manager plays a key role in fostering that culture the ability to lead with respect and keep people engaged and motivated is essential.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESOperations & LeadershipServe as an operational extension of the owner, sharing workload and decision-makingOversee daily business operations and maintain a high standard of executionIdentify, evaluate, and implement improvements to systems, procedures, and workflowsDevelop and deliver training programs for the staging teamCommunicate job opportunities clearly and promptly to the staging pool, coordinating staffing for upcoming projectsCultivate and maintain strong working relationships with staging team members and contractor partners, fostering a positive, professional environmentClient & SalesReceive and respond to inbound inquiries from prospects and clients across phone, email, and digital channelsConduct virtual design consultations using online meeting platforms, guiding clients through Curated Furniture Collections and configuring personalized Custom Furniture Package optionsLead clients through the full arc of large-scale design projects from discovery to signed orderDevelop sales assets and tools that improve close rates and client experienceRepresent Set the Stage at real estate brokerage presentations and business networking eventsConduct brokerage pop-ins to introduce our services to agents and leave marketing materialsInventory & PurchasingManage staging inventory and coordinate furniture and dcor procurement for staging and furnishing projectsReceive and process freight shipmentsOversee and track purchasing against project budgetsDesign & MarketingDevelop mood boards, collection configurations, and other design assets in support of client projects and business initiativesContribute to marketing content and brand representationProject & Staff ManagementLead and supervise staging field jobs as needed, ensuring smooth execution on-siteManage project schedules and timelines across active engagementsSchedule staging team members and maintain accurate payroll recordsQUALIFICATIONSRequiredMinimum 2 years of experience in home staging, interior design, or a closely related fieldDemonstrated history of working independently, meeting deadlines, and managing competing prioritiesStrong executive functioning: organized, decisive, and proactiveExperience in a client-facing sales or consultation roleProven ability to lead, motivate, and maintain positive relationships with part-time staff and external partnersTechnologically capable and savvy; comfortable conducting virtual consultations and managing business operations through digital platformsProficiency with CRM systems, WordPress, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Canva, and social mediaFamiliarity with AI productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience managing or tracking budgets and purchasesReliable personal transportation; ability to travel to job sites throughout the Treasure Valley and along the ID Highway 55 corridorAbility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassistedPreferredPrior experience at a professional staging company or running an independent staging/design businessBackground in event planning & production, architecture, or commercial designExperience with Adobe Creative SuiteEstablished relationships within the Treasure Valley real estate communityPHYSICAL & LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTSThis role includes periodic field work leading and supervising staging installations, pull-and-pack operations, and destaging jobs at residential properties. Candidates must be physically capable of performing or supervising hands-on staging work, including:Lifting, carrying, and maneuvering furniture and dcor items up to 50 lbsStanding, walking, and working on your feet for extended periodsNavigating stairs, tight spaces, and varied property conditionsDriving to job sites throughout the Treasure Valley and along the ID Highway 55 corridorA valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.COMPENSATIONBase pay: $20$23/hour (based on experience)Hours: 2030 hours/week to start, MondayFriday flexible scheduleCommission: 3% of revenue on completed Curated Furniture Collection and Custom Furniture Package salesAt our initial sales target of $20,000$30,000/month, a candidate can expect to earn approximately $600$900/month in commission in addition to base payIndividual project values range from $4,000 to $100,000Additional earning potential: supplemental pay available for home staging field roles (Pull & Pack, Installation, Destaging)Work arrangement: hybrid begins primarily on-site at the Staging Studio with field work incorporated; work-from-home flexibility introduced as the role maturesGrowth path: this role is intentionally structured to grow into a full-time General Manager position as business milestones are reachedHOW TO APPLYWe are actively seeking to fill this position and will be reviewing applications on a continual basis until the role is filled. To be considered, upload your resume and a brief cover letter describing why this role is a strong fit.Tell us why this role and its growth path appeals to you specifically.Applications that include a LinkedIn profile, portfolio, or examples of past staging or design projects are strongly encouraged. Apply promptly qualified candidates will be contacted as applications are received.
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