DESIGN CONSULTANT
About the role
Bassett Furniture is seeking positive, motivated professionals with a passion for interior design and exceptional selling skills to help customers bring their dream rooms to life. As a Bassett Design Consultant, you will build meaningful, long-term customer relationships using "relationship selling" techniques through interior design consultations and makeovers.
Responsibilities
- Engage customers to determine their needs based on taste, lifestyle, and investment range.
- Create, present, and sell product and design solutions.
- Conduct in-person design consultations at customers’ residences and businesses.
- Adeptly manage virtual appointments and live chats.
- Build a base of loyal clients through personalized design services.
- Utilize Bassett’s complimentary design service to enhance customer relationships and increase sales.
- Work collaboratively as a supportive team member in a varied-paced retail environment.
Requirements
- Passion for design and a keen eye for color and fashion.
- Highly driven to meet or exceed sales goals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a friendly, outgoing personality.
- Self-motivated with a positive outlook and polished professional image.
- Proven track record of success in sales.
- Computer proficiency and a desire to learn.
- Ability to listen and translate customer wants into design choices.
- Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
- Comfortable working in a commissioned sales environment.
- Ability to travel to customers’ residences and businesses for makeovers.
Training
Bassett offers comprehensive training programs designed to help associates build meaningful careers, including:
- Product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Design skills and client relationship-building through online classes, videos, hands-on activities, and one-on-one coaching.
- Interior Design certification training.
- Continuing education opportunities throughout your career.
Pay
This role features a generous commission-based compensation plan, with income potential limited only by effort. Experienced Bassett Design Consultants average $70,000–$105,000 per year, with top performers earning up to $135,000 annually. Additional bonus opportunities are available beyond base commission (paid on written business).
Benefits
- Paid training.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Disability and life insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Tuition assistance.
- Paid time off.
- Generous employee discounts.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement.
About Bassett Furniture
Bassett Furniture blends style, comfort, and value, with a reputation for quality custom furniture built since 1902. Known for innovative and fashionable furnishings at a great value, Bassett offers exceptional services to meet customers’ needs. The company is proud of its heritage while focusing on the future of furniture retailing.