Design Consultant (Sales)

KIT Recruitment; North Bay; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Design Consultant (Sales) in North Bay. This role involves conducting in-home consultations and providing expert design advice for custom window coverings. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years in sales and a strong community presence. The compensation includes base salary and commission up to $100K, with support from leads provided by the company.

Benefits

Company vehicle or mileage provided

Training and shadowing with installers

Leads provided — no cold calling

Qualifications

• 2+ years in sales or customer-facing roles related to home décor.
• Personable, organized, responsive communicator.
• Valid driver's license with a clean abstract.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home consultations with customers.
• Measure accurately and submit precise orders.
• Document calls, quotes, and follow-ups in the CRM.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer-facing roles

Consultative communication

Basic math skills

CRM savvy

Job description

Overview

Our new client: a #1 provider of custom window coverings in North America is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Design Consultant (Sales) to grow the North Bay & surrounding area.

As a Design Consultant (Sales), you’ll be the trusted guide who transforms houses into homes. You’ll meet with customers in their space, uncover their style and functional needs, provide expert design advice with samples in hand, and take precise measurements to ensure the perfect fit. From consultation to installation, you’ll coordinate with the team to deliver custom window coverings that elevate every room.

Design Consultant (Sales) – Details

• Compensation: Base + commission (up to $100K)
• Location: North Bay, ON + surrounding area (home-based; client visits)
• Travel: Company vehicle or mileage provided
• Leads: Provided — no cold calling
• Training: Online modules + vendor support; shadowing with installers

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home consultations: needs discovery, design advice, sample demos, and on-site quoting with a goal to close on site
• Measure accurately; submit precise orders; track jobs through to install
• Upsell / cross-sell (additional rooms, motorization, accessories) while on site
• Document calls, quotes, and follow-ups in the CRM; respond promptly to clients
• Coordinate with installers and escalate technical issues when needed
• Attend home shows/trade events to represent the brand and generate interest
• Optional: After training, perform installs and earn the per-install fee

Qualifications

• Lives in / deeply familiar with North Bay and plugged into the community
• 2+ years in sales or customer-facing roles (home décor, flooring, window coverings, or similar ideal)
• Consultative communicator: personable, organized, responsive
• Comfortable measuring, working on ladders, and light lifting (10–20 lb)
• Valid driver’s license with clean abstract; strong basic math; CRM savvy
• Nice-to-have: prior window coverings or trades/installs background