Design Consultant – Furniture Sales

At The Century House, you’ll work for a family-owned company that has a rich and unique history. We are proud to have been making Madison Modern for more than 70 years! As a Design Consultant, you will help customers select from some of the most desirable home furnishings in the world. You will become an expert on modern furnishings/design and help our customers create beautiful and functional spaces for their home or office. Our sales staff works as a team to deliver the best possible service to our customers. We work hard to develop and build authentic relationships with our customers and we strive to help make their lives a little bit better. Experience in design, sales and furniture is helpful, but not required. We are looking for people who are ready to learn and who have a strong interest in modern furniture and design. Job Responsibilities Include Assist customers in the storeAnswer phones and communicate with customers via email and phoneDevelop space plans and design recommendationsEnter sales and orders using a computerHelp to maintain our showroom (clean, make price tags, design vignettes, etc.)Learn about our products through guided training and independent studyPerform other administrative tasks, such as scheduling deliveries and performing other tasks using our systems Many opportunities exist for Design Consultants to venture into other areas of interest, whether it be writing blog posts or designing exciting displays. Each member of our sales team has a slightly different role based on their unique interests and abilities. Required Associate’s or Bachelor’s DegreeComfortable using computersExcellent written and verbal communication skillsWillingness to learn and master new product informationAbility to read price lists and do basic math calculations using a calculatorInterest in selling modern and/or Scandinavian furniture Prized Sales and/or customer service experienceInterior Design education or experienceExperience using POS systems and Google Suite (Calendar, Drive, etc.)Experience using design software program (Sketchup, etc.) Hours & Pay We offer competitive hourly pay with additional opportunities to earn bonuses. This is a full time position (40 hours per week/5 days per week). Most Saturdays are required. Potential hours include: Monday – Friday 9:45am – 5:15pm and Saturdays 9:15am – 5:15pm. Benefits Employees enjoy a number of perks including (but not limited to) those listed below. Health InsurancePaid VacationPaid Sick DaysPaid Holidays401K & Profit SharingEmployee Discounts How To Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@centuryhouseinc.com. You can also submit them in person or by mail using the address below. The Century House 3029 University Avenue Madison, WI 53705