Design Consultant

Responsibilities

• Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients to satisfy their needs
• Ensure that each client receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, maintaining solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service
• Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from franchise’s marketing activities and self-generated marketing activities
• Actively pursue self-generating leads by participating in local trade organizations, trade alliances with industry-related products/services, and relationships with local architects
• Anticipate and participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events
• Identify, qualify sales prospects, contact, and follow through to close per the company’s documented sales process
• Prepare presentations, proposals, and sales contracts
• Develop and maintain current product knowledge of the deck, porch, and outdoor living product categories
• Establish and maintain current client and potential client database list
• Develop annual business plan in conjunction with the Business Owner which will focus the Design Consultant on meeting or exceeding sales quota

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years minimum of previous sales experience and a proven ability to achieve sales quotas
• Basic knowledge of construction
• Strong reading, writing, arithmetic, and interpersonal communication skills
• Familiarity and comfort with modern communication and computing technology
• Interest in arts, design, and helping people
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations
• Ability to learn quickly to adapt to new environments/situations and innovate with regard to products, methods, and processes
• Excellent driving record

Compensation

$50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year