DESIGN CONSULTANT

About the role

Bassett Design Consultants are responsible for building meaningful and long-term customer relationships. They have comprehensive knowledge ranging from furniture construction to design trends and use “relationship selling” techniques through interior design consultations and makeovers to maximize selling opportunities. Our design consultants take joy in the design process.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers to determine their needs according to taste, lifestyle, and investment range
• Create, present, and sell product and design solutions
• Conduct virtual appointments and live chats
• Drive to customers’ residences and businesses for makeovers
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment
• Meet or exceed sales goals

Requirements

• Willingness to work weekends and holidays
• Desire to work in a commissioned sales environment
• Dedication to being a supportive team member
• Ability to thrive in a varied-paced retail environment
• Capability to drive to customer locations for consultations
• Polished image and professionalism
• Self-motivation to build clientele
• Computer proficiency

Qualifications

• Passion for design
• Highly driven to meet or exceed sales goals
• Discernment and coordination of colors and textures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Positive outlook
• Proven track record of success in sales
• Desire to learn
• Career-minded professionalism
• Ability to listen and translate customer wants into design choices

Training

Our training programs are designed to help each associate create a meaningful career at Bassett. As part of our in-depth program, you’ll learn:

• Product knowledge
• Sales techniques
• Design skills
• How to build a base of loyal clients

Training is delivered through comprehensive online classes, videos, hands-on activities, and one-on-one coaching. We provide continuing opportunities to learn throughout your career at Bassett. Bassett offers Interior Design certification training.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off
• Generous employee discounts
• Opportunity for growth and advancement

Pay

Income is commission-based and limited only by the amount of effort applied (paid on written business), with bonus opportunities. The potential income for experienced Bassett Design Consultants averages $70,000–$105,000 per year; top writers can make up to $135,000 per year.