Interior Furnishings Sales Consultant

Joyn; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenzie & Willis in Hamilton, NZ, is seeking an experienced Interior Design Consultant with a focus on curtains and blinds. You will engage with clients in-store and in homes, guiding choices, creating quotes, and delivering complete design solutions that align with customer dreams.

Join a dynamic team offering comprehensive training, a supportive culture, and opportunities to work on diverse projects. A strong sales background in interior furnishings and architectural plan literacy are valued

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in interior furnishings, preferably including curtains and blinds.
• Excellent product knowledge and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Understanding of architectural plans.
• Outstanding communication, administration, and organisational abilities.
• Precision with measurements and numerical details.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients in-store and in homes to sell furniture, fabrics, home linens and beds.
• Provide expert guidance on curtains and blinds.
• Work with plans to bring customer dreams to life.
• Liaise with builders and trades as required.
• Manage customer relationships from consultation to project completion.
• Create accurate quotes using our pricing software.
• Specify furniture, wallpapers, bed linen and colours to complete the look.
• Collaborate with a positive sales team.

Skills

Sales experience

Product knowledge

Communication skills

Measurements & numbers

Interpersonal skills

Education

Interior design qualification

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Are you passionate about interior design and driven by results? McKenzie & Willis are searching for an experienced Interior Design Consultant, preferably with experience in Curtains and Blinds to join our Hamilton Team. Bring your design expertise and customer-first mindset to a role that is dynamic, challenging and rewarding.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Engaging with clients in-store and in their homes, selling our beautiful range of furniture, fabrics, home linens and beds


• Providing expert guidance on our extensive range of custom curtains and blinds


• Working with plans to help bring customer dreams to life


• Liaising with builders and other trades where required


• Managing customer relationships from initial consultation through to project completion


• Creating accurate quotes using our custom pricing software


• Specifying furniture, wallpapers, bed linen and colours to create the complete look


• Collaborating with a positive, supportive sales team

What You’ll Bring

• Proven sales experience in interior furnishings, preferably including curtains and blinds


• Excellent product knowledge and a commitment to continuous learning


• Understanding of architectural plans


• Outstanding communication, administration, and organisational abilities


• Precision and confidence with measurements and numerical details


• Logical thinking and problem-solving under pressure


• Professional verbal and written communication skills


• Strong skills in measuring and specifying window coverings, or a desire to learn


• An interior design qualification is an advantage, but not a pre-requisite

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission


• Comprehensive training and ongoing support


• A vibrant, collaborative team culture


• Opportunities to work on diverse and rewarding design projects
  
• Clear career development pathways for the right candidate

This is a full‑time position, Tuesday to Saturday.

At McKenzie & Willis, our mission is to Inspire, Advise, and Amaze. We’re looking for someone who lives these values and delivers exceptional service every day. As a progressive organisation, we offer a stimulating and rewarding environment, with the tools and opportunities to help you grow your career, plus a top‑tier remuneration package.

Our extensive product range features the best in interior furnishings from New Zealand and around the world. If you’re ready for a new challenge and passionate about interiors,