Design Consultant

Compensation

Compensation: In this position you should earn between $55,000 to $100,000+ per year. In 2025 Havertys Interior Design Consultant earned $84,000 on average nationally.

Schedule

Schedule: Required to work 5 days a week, retail hours include nights and weekends as our stores are open 10 am – 7 pm Monday – Saturday and 12 pm – 6 pm Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Working with customers and sales consultants to create dynamic Home Décor designs and furnish happiness for our customers.
• Offering in-home, in-store, and virtual consultations to better understand your customers’ needs, style, investment, and space(s).
• Creating floor plans and photo-realistic 3D renderings of Havertys Furniture and accessories placed in the customer’s home.
• Aiding Sales Consultants in closing transactions by providing your design knowledge to Havertys customers.
• Aiding Sales Consultants scheduling or attending a qualified home visit.
• Cooking with the customer during the home visit and the final presentation to review the items selected, pricing, and delivery schedules, if applicable.
• Providing feedback to Sales Consultant and Branch Manager after each house visit and upon completion of the floorplan and the presentation board.
• Aiding Sales Consultant with the creation of special-order skus and increasing sales reserves.
• Providing constructive feedback to customers to help build sales and increase average tickets.
• Having knowledge of special sales, financing plans, delivery procedures, warranties, etc.
• Reinforcing customer selections and helping bring sales to closure.
• May use My Sales Center to access and follow-up with customers.
• Maintaining knowledge of broad range of furniture styles and products.
• Maintaining consistent sales levels and other key metrics as required by management.
• Participating in sales training directly on the sales floor to understand the Havertys customer engagement process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in interior design or related field; or 2 to 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ASID certification preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and be able to drive and provide personal transportation to customer in-home appointments.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience with Microsoft Office and prior use of a Room Planner software is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office components, internet software, and full-shot image software is preferred.

Benefits

• Paid comprehensive training.
• Flexibility to draw pay between pay cycles with our Daily Pay Program.
• 401K program with a company match of 4%.
• Generous benefits package with premier medical, dental, and vision partners.
• Paid time-off including vacation, sick time, personal days, company holidays.
• Ability to advance within the company if desired.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Substantial associate discount on our quality merchandise.
• Bonus program for team member referrals.
• Educational financial assistance.
• Complimentary health and wellness program.