Sales and Design Consultant (part-time)
About the role
Erected in Summit, NJ, Ernesta aims to offer custom-sized rugs that are both aesthetically pleasing and cost-effective, mirroring the quality of store-bought standard-sized rugs. Our mission is to democratize high-quality custom design, making it accessible to a broader audience within the multi-billion-dollar global rug industry. Our team, driven by a shared vision, is dedicated to solving problems, innovating, and delivering delightful experiences.
About Ernesta
Erected in Summit, NJ, Ernesta aims to offer custom-sized rugs that are both aesthetically pleasing and cost-effective, mirroring the quality of store-bought standard-sized rugs. Our mission is to democratize high-quality custom design, making it accessible to a broader audience within the multi-billion-dollar global rug industry. Our team, driven by a shared vision, is dedicated to solving problems, innovating, and delivering delightful experiences.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in a consumer-facing role
- 2+ years of direct consumer sales and account/project management experience
- Passionate about interior design and home décor - you stay up to date on home décor trends
- Self-motivated, curious, empathetic, and a great listener
- Solutions-oriented with sound judgment, business sense, and high integrity. Willingness to provide creative solutions
- High level of proficiency working across multiple software tools including Salesforce, Google Suite, Shopify, Zoom, etc.
- Great time management and organizational skills with a high level of accountability
- The ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekend and holiday hours as necessary
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with customers and team members
Nice to have
- Experience working with interior designers, architects, stagers, etc.
- BA or experience working in a creative field: interior design, art history, architecture, etc.
- Experience with custom products
- Experience with design tools and spatial planning
Benefits
Ernesta is committed to inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Pay
The anticipated starting base pay for this role is between $20 - $30 per hour. This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated pay range for this role. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: experience, education, and skills.
Schedule
This is an opportunity to join a small but visionary team - a high impact role pioneering a new age of customer experience. As a Design Assistant, you will wear many hats - you will educate and advise customers on rug selection, sizing and act as a customer champion - delighting customers and assisting with their projects. In each interaction, you will take pride in building strong relationships with consumers and the Trade community, ensuring their happiness and loyalty at every touchpoint.