Interior Design Consultant
Req ID: 18267 | Kissimmee, FL, USA
About the role
Join our team at Haverty’s Furniture as an Interior Design Consultant or Design Graduate. Help create dynamic home décor designs and furnish happiness for our customers. This is your opportunity to work with customers and sales consultants to design beautiful rooms and spaces, recommending furniture and accessories for a completed look.
Responsibilities
- Offer in-home, in-store, and virtual consultations to understand customers’ needs, style, investment, and space(s).
- Create floor plans and photo-realistic 3D renderings of Havertys Furniture and accessories placed in the customer’s home.
- Assist Sales Consultants in closing transactions by providing design knowledge to customers.
- Assist Sales Consultants in scheduling or attending qualified home visits.
- Coordinate with the customer during home visits and final presentations to review selected items, pricing, and delivery schedules.
- Provide feedback to Sales Consultant and Branch Manager after each home visit and upon completion of floor plans and presentation boards.
- Assist Sales Consultant with the creation of special-order SKUs and increase sales reserves.
- Provide constructive feedback to customers to help build sales and increase average tickets.
- Maintain knowledge of special sales, financing plans, delivery procedures, warranties, etc.
- Reinforce customer selections and help bring sales to closure.
- Use My Sales Center to access and follow up with customers.
- Maintain knowledge of a broad range of furniture styles and products.
- Maintain consistent sales levels and other key metrics as required by management.
- Participate in sales training directly on the sales floor to understand the Havertys customer engagement process.
Requirements
- 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.
- Reliable transportation with verification of minimum state-required car insurance.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and prior use of Room Planner software is beneficial.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office components, internet software, and full-shot image software is preferred.
Pay
Earnings range from $55,000 to $100,000+ per year. In 2025, Havertys Interior Design Consultants earned $84,000 on average nationally. The position offers an uncapped commission structure with a guaranteed income feature.
Schedule
Required to work 5 days a week, including nights and weekends. Store hours are 10 am – 7 pm Monday – Saturday and 12 pm – 6 pm Sunday. Flexibility is required to meet customers' schedules for home visits.
Benefits
- Paid comprehensive training.
- Flexibility to draw pay between pay cycles with our Daily Pay Program.
- 401K program with a 4% company match.
- Generous benefits package with premier medical, dental, and vision partners.
- Paid time-off including vacation, sick time, personal days, and company holidays.
- Opportunities to advance within the company.
- Substantial associate discount on quality merchandise.
- Bonus program for team member referrals.
- Educational financial assistance.
- Complimentary health and wellness program.
- Opportunities to give back to the community.
Work Environment
Beautifully appointed showrooms with a 140-year company heritage. Fast-paced, customer-focused environment with a business professional dress code.
Physical Demands
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must regularly lift and/or move more than 20 pounds occasionally.
- Varying color recognition is required.