Interior Designer / Sales Consultant - Vernon Hills

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

The Smithe family has been furnishing beautiful lives since 1945. We are proud to be known for our expert design, our quality product, and our unequivocal commitment to 100% client satisfaction.

Our showrooms offer a positive and supportive work environment where our team can be successful and love what they do. With growth on our minds, we're looking to add a Design Consultant to our Vernon Hills showroom team.

In This Role, You Will:

• Work in a beautiful, well-appointed showroom and interact directly with clients to design spaces that inspire and delight.
• Drive your business by making connections with clients in the showroom and through personal outreach.
• Partner with clients by listening to their needs, visiting their homes, and ultimately bringing their design dreams to life using our cutting-edge technologies and design tools.
• Have access to over 200 of the best brands in the industry, including Century, Four Hands, Bernhardt, Vanguard, Hancock & Moore, Baker, Rowe, Hickory Chair.
• Efficiently manage multiple clients and projects to meet or exceed monthly sales goals.
• Be supported by a dedicated team of client service, accounting, and delivery professionals.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Paid Training
• Uncapped Commissions (paid on order)
• Monthly & Annual Performance-Based Bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and more.
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedules
• Growth Culture with Opportunities for Leadership Advancement
• Employee Discounts

Compensation Notes:

• $20 per hour for the first 4 months, with option to switch to commission sooner
• Then 100% commission, uncapped, prepaid at time of order
• Annual Pay Range: $45,000-$130,000 (Year 1 Average $51,000 / Year 2 Average $61,000)
• Average Commission: 7.55% (Range: 6.6%-8.7%)
• Annual Performance Bonuses

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in retail sales or interior design, OR a career changer with a passion for interior design and at least 2 years of experience in sales or a related field.
• A track record of business success that demonstrates the ability to lead a sales process and achieve sales goals.
• A natural ability to engage, connect, and develop relationships.
• Someone who is highly motivated by commission sales.
• A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.