Design Sales Manager

Job Summary

An innovative leader responsible for the La-Z-Boy In-Home Design program and personalized client solutions while reflecting the company’s ethos around people, processes, products and brand. The role requires translating client needs into actionable design concepts, conducting insightful in-home consultations, and fortifying sales teams with design expertise. This position is instrumental in elevating the design culture and is held to the utmost standards of professionalism and integrity.

Compensation

Base + Unlimited Commission + Bonus Opportunity

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partnering with our Sales Associates and clients to understand their style, lifestyle, and vision for their home.
• Designing inspiring spaces using premium furniture, fabrics, and décor.
• Providing professional design consultations, including layout planning and product recommendations.
• Creating cohesive looks that bring comfort, style, and functionality together.

Who You Are

• Passionate about home furnishings, design trends, and creating beautiful spaces.
• Detail-oriented with a strong eye for color, texture, and layout.
• Confident working directly with clients to bring their design vision to life.
• Experience in design, home furnishings, or client-focused retail is a plus.

Minimum Requirements

• Educational requirement: Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 2-3 years in sales or interior design, with a residential emphasis.

Preferred Requirements

• Design Certification.
• Advanced interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit & experience in building effective relationships.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Nearly continuous use of repetitive hand motions, hearing and listening.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate motor vehicle.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to sit, walk, bend and stoop.
• Subject to inside environmental conditions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Training Pay

$20 per hour for 2-6 weeks (no commission)

Average Earning Potential After Training

$60,000 - $90,000+ (inclusive of base, commission and bonus)

Benefits

• Health Insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield Optum for Prescriptions In-Network
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• 401k with match
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Paid Training
• Health Savings Account - Contributions go in tax-free, grow tax-free and are withdrawn tax-free
• Tuition Reimbursement (may receive up to $5,250 per calendar year)
• Employee Assistance Program (Free to all employees!)
• Counseling sessions
• Financial and legal resources