Design Consultant

EQ3; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

EQ3 Canada is looking for a Design Consultant to join their Retail team in Ottawa. This full-time position involves providing professional sales and service, assisting customers with furniture selection, and creating personalized design solutions. Candidates should have experience in retail, a creative flair, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Paid time off and flexibility

Competitive compensation and benefits

Employee discount program

Community engagement rewards and recognition

Support for professional growth

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in commission-based retail sales environment.
• Knowledge of product offerings and operations.
• Self-motivated with a strong positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in selecting and purchasing furniture.
• Drive in-store and in-home consultations.
• Provide individualized design solutions.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Sales

Customer Service

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS System

Job description

EQ3 is an innovative leader in furniture and accessory design with retail locations across Canada and the US and a rapidly growing ecommerce presence. We are seeking a Design Consultant to join our growing Retail team. This is a full-time position located at EQ3’s Byward Store on 60 Byward Market Square, Ottawa. The Design Consultant will provide professional sales & service to our customers.

THE SKILLS YOU'LL NEED:

• 1-2 years' experience in commission-based retail sales environment
• Proficient in operations and systems; including POS system and Microsoft Office
• Possess a creative flair or instinct that would be an asset to EQ3 sales objectives
• Knowledgeable of every product & home accessory offered within the store
• Detail oriented in all aspects of the job
• Creative and persuasive communication sales style
• Excellent organizational skills and able to multi-task
• Demonstrated talent for effective use of computerized systems Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated, able to work well with little or no supervision, and a strong positive attitude
• Must be available to work full-time, up to and including evenings and weekends

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Assist customers through their selection and purchase through defining their 'needs' and marrying those needs to the benefit of all product combinations and functions.
• Responsible for driving and suggesting in-store and in-home consultations
• Provide complete individualized design solution based on identified customer need, including creating floor plans for customers, to close sale.
• Maintains company standards regarding personal and store sales/performance metrics.
• Responsible for tracking orders through completion
• Establish rapport and obtain customers appointments and in-home consultations.

WORK LIFE AT EQ3:

• A company that supports work-life balance with paid time off and flexibility
• Competitive compensation and benefit packages
• Employee discount program for products, wellness plans, group banking and more
• EQ3 Spirit Committee that promotes community engagement, rewards and recognition for all employees
• Surround yourself with a community that supports professional growth and collaboration

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We thank all interested individuals, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.