Interior Design Sales Consultant Hiring Event – Oak Brook Showroom

About the role

We are growing our team of Interior Design Sales Consultants and are hiring for opportunities at our four Chicago area showrooms: Oak Brook, Naperville, Arlington Heights, and Vernon Hills.

Hiring Event Details

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM CT
Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design Showroom
1501 16th Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523

What To Expect

• Meet with our hiring team
• Interview on-site
• Learn about our paid training program
• Explore career opportunities with a family-owned company that's been designing beautiful homes since 1945
• Walk-ins are welcome, but we encourage you to apply in advance through Indeed or our Careers page at smithe.com/careers.

What You'll Do

• Partner with clients to design inspiring spaces that reflect their lifestyle and vision
• Build lasting client relationships through personalized service and outreach
• Conduct in-home visits and use advanced design tools to bring concepts to life
• Manage multiple projects while achieving individual sales goals
• Collaborate with a dedicated support team of client service, accounting, and delivery professionals

Training & Support

• We invest in your success with a career-focused training program:
• Comprehensive training that develops design & sales expertise, software proficiency, and project management skills
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship to help you grow and succeed over time
• Up to 4 months of hourly paid training, with the opportunity to transition to commission sooner
• Structured learning combined with hands-on experience in a real showroom environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance-based commission structure after training with uncapped earning potential
• Commission paid on written sales
• Monthly and annual performance-based bonuses
• Typical earnings range: $40K – $185K+
• Average commission: 7.71% (6.7%–8.6%)
• Bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance
• 401k
• PTO, flexible schedules, and employee discounts

Career Path

• Clear career path with opportunities for growth, advancement, and leadership

Requirements

• People-driven professionals energized by client engagement and relationship building
• 3+ years of post-grad experience in retail, sales, or interior design with consultative sales expertise
• Confident, enthusiastic individuals capable of leading the sales process
• Motivated by results and excited by a performance-based career path
• Organized, professional, and committed to building a long-term design career
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and weekend availability

Salary Description

$40,000 - $185,000