Interior Designer Sales Consultant | Hiring Event | August 5th
Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design · Oak Park, IL · 2 wk ago
Art & Creative$40k–$185k/yrFull-time
About the role
Join us for an in-person hiring event at our Oak Brook showroom as we grow our team of Interior Design Sales Consultants!
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM CT
- Location: Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design
1501 16th St, Oak Brook, IL 60523
What to Expect
- Meet with our hiring team
- Interview in person
- Learn about our paid training program
- Explore career opportunities with a family-owned company that's been designing beautiful homes since 1945
Partner with clients
- 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 projects
- Primarily custom and special order, including private label brands, as well as Century, American Leather, Vanguard, Hancock & Moore, Universal, Hooker, and many others.
- Manage multiple projects while achieving individual sales goals
Collaborate with support team
- 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
- Hourly paid training for up to the first 4 months, with the option 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+ (performance-based)
- Average commission: 7.71% (6.7%–8.6%)
- Bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance
- 401k
- PTO, flexible schedules, and employee discounts
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