Design Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Actively generate new business by building a client base through networking, outreach, and leveraging company-provided resources.
• Possess and leverage a strong personal book of business by prospecting and following up with leads.
• Engage with customers to understand their design preferences, lifestyle needs, and budget.
• Provide personalized design solutions and product recommendations tailored to each customer.
• Visit customers’ homes to implement design plans, including furniture placement, color schemes, and accessory recommendations.
• Create mood boards, room layouts, and design concepts using available tools and software.
• Build presentation boards with color schemes, furniture selections, room plans, and accessory suggestions.
• Review final design presentations with clients, discussing product selections, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with Sales Consultants to create special-order SKUs and sales reserves.
• Aid in in-store design consultations by creating floor plans to help clients better visualize their purchase and support Sales Consultants in closing sales.
• Offer strategic and constructive feedback to clients to increase sales and maximize transaction values.
• Take ownership of personal sales goals by consistently achieving monthly sales volume targets.
• Stay up to date with the latest furniture trends, fabrics, and finishes to provide expert advice.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships by offering follow-up consultations and ongoing design advice.
• Utilize CRM tools to manage leads, track client interactions, and follow up on potential sales opportunities.
• Aid in maintaining showroom displays to ensure a visually appealing retail space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or a related field, or 2-4 years of relevant experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ASID certification preferred.
• Previous experience in interior design, home furnishings sales, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of design principles, color schemes, and space planning.
• Proven ability to generate business through prospecting and relationship-building.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., SketchUp, AutoCAD).

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus commission.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, etc.).
• Employee discounts on furniture and home decor.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive, creative work environment.