Interior Design & Staging Manager

The Megan Aitken Team is hiring an Interior Design & Staging Manager in Middletown, DE. This position oversees home staging and property preparation services for a real estate business, combining creative vision with operational leadership to help homeowners showcase their properties effectively.

The role encompasses three primary areas of responsibility.

Home Staging & Property Presentation

• Plan and supervise the staging process from initial consultation through final property setup
• Apply design expertise and spatial understanding to highlight each property's best features
• Coordinate scheduling, furniture placement, décor selection, and overall property readiness
• Oversee staging execution to ensure quality results and efficient project completion
• Document room measurements, floor plans, and staging details for records

Property Preparation & Client Services

• Manage client-facing services that prepare properties for sale
• Coordinate timelines and communication with photographers, vendors, and service providers
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and service quality
• Maintain regular contact with clients, real estate agents, and vendor partners
• Identify and resolve potential issues proactively
• Track inventory needs, manage staging equipment and company vehicles, and monitor expenses against budget
• Maintain organized systems for staging furniture, décor, and storage

Team Leadership & Operations

• Supervise and train staging and client services staff
• Assign daily tasks and clarify role expectations
• Support business growth by identifying operational improvements and efficiency gains
• Assist with recruiting and onboarding additional team members as the business expands
• Use Google Workspace and CRM systems to maintain accurate records, project files, agreements, and schedules

Client Experience & Relationship Management

• Create strong first impressions through professional communication and quality customer service
• Develop lasting partnerships with clients, agents, and vendors
• Provide consistent project updates to all stakeholders
• Represent the team with professionalism and a commitment to service excellence

Qualified candidates will have the following background and skills.

• Experience or demonstrated knowledge in home staging, visual merchandising, interior design, retail displays, home décor, or similar presentation-focused work
• Eye for design and understanding of how space presentation influences buyer perception
• Strong organizational abilities and capacity to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated with the confidence to take initiative and solve problems independently
• Basic business sense including expense management, resource coordination, and budget awareness
• Familiarity with the real estate market and home-selling process, or willingness to learn quickly
• Meticulous attention to detail with ability to follow systems and identify improvements
• Proficiency with technology including Google Workspace, calendars, spreadsheets, and CRM platforms
• Positive, adaptable mindset with openness to feedback and professional growth
• Leadership capability paired with hands-on flexibility
• A real estate license is not required

Compensation includes a base salary of $50,000 annually, with potential earnings of $65,000 to $70,000 or more based on project volume and performance. Additional benefits include bonus opportunities, referral bonuses, and mileage reimbursement for approved personal vehicle use. The Megan Aitken Team is a growing real estate company seeking someone ready to help expand staging and property preparation services while building a career in a developing market.