CLOSET SALES/DESIGNER - CLEARWATER

CITY HOME; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Job summary

CITY HOME in Clearwater, Florida, is seeking a Residential Closet Sales/Designer to create innovative designs for clients' homes. The role involves building relationships with vendors, managing sales processes, and providing exceptional customer service. With a focus on quality home furnishings, CITY HOME offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and a valid Florida driver’s license. Join a family-spirited team committed to enriching lives.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in related field.
• Interior design license preferred.
• Knowledge of design tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Help guests design a home they'll love.
• Create innovative designs within the client’s budget.
• Stay up-to-date with new product information.

Skills

Effective Communication

Relationship Management

Self-driven

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution

Interior Design license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Programs

Sketch Up

AutoCAD

Job description

Pay or shift range: $65,000 USD to $100,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Who We Are…

With over 50 years of experience, and several CITY HOME and Ashley HomeStore showrooms and distribution centers throughout Florida, CITY HOME continues to be recognized as a top furniture company in South Florida and nationwide. By joining CITY HOME, you become part of a family-spirited organization that is focused on you! With planned local growth, plus growth in new markets over the next several years, the CITY HOME team is excited about the future. Join our fun, family-spirited team to build a long-lasting career at a company that will continue to challenge, develop, and appreciate its Associates. Click Here to watch our Company video!

Our Vision is to be the ultimate home store.

Our Purpose is to enrich people’s lives and make the world a better place.

Our Mission is to provide quality home furnishings, at excellent values, in an exciting and fun environment.

Our Values: Mutual Trust & Respect | Continuous Improvement | Entrepreneurial Spirit | Customer Focus | Teamwork | Giving Back

What Benefits You’ll Receive…

• Competitive, Transparent Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Hospital, Critical Care, etc.)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• 95% Promote from Within
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Associate Purchase Discount Program
• And so much more….

What This Role Is…

As a Residential Closet Sales/Designer, the primary function of this position is to create innovative design within the client’s budget, while maximizing revenue on CITY HOME/Ashley Homestore products. The Residential Designer is also responsible for building and maintaining relationships with vendors and internal cross-functional teams. Your contributions will ensure the success of the Sales - CITY Services Department at CITY HOME.

Reports To: City Services Director

Location: At assigned showroom with occasional event participation within region

Compensation: Potential to make between $50,000-100,000 K or more (based on commission structure) PLUS mileage reimbursement

Must have a valid FL drivers license

What You’ll Do…

• Prospecting/Sales – Help guests design a home they'll love. Assist guests in finding the best financing options. Create invoices and schedule deliveries. Management of the CITY CRM System. Engage with customers. Go to networking events. Designers are responsible for closing their own business as well as collaborating with cross functional teams. Collaborates with Sales Associates to promote the Design services. Prospects, Networks, Engages and gains new business by being available in the showroom and in event locations and/or by phone when Sales Associates have a lead. Presents design solutions to clients and helps the company close business. Increases invoice amounts and sells profit categories. Updates boards in showrooms and communicates progress of projects with cross-functional teams. Obtains predetermined sales goal expectations on a monthly basis. (50%)
• Client Home Design – Creates innovative designs within the client’s budget. Meets with clients, and determines requirements for the project. Measures and draws floor plans to scale. Chooses colors, and develops a paint/color palette for the project. Provides additional design services including lighting, window treatments, wall coverings, cabinetry, and flooring if needed. Place furniture in the appropriate layout to best utilize space and satisfy the functional and aesthetic needs of the client. Selects accessories and wall art to complete in-home design. Accepts delivery/installation of items if necessary. Provides exceptional customer service to all clients. Handles objections and criticism well from clients. Capable of working designs based on client’s needs. (40%)

Additional duties and responsibilities as a Residential Designer :

• Product Knowledge - Stay up-to-date with new product information and industry news. Reviews new product information. Understands the features and benefits associated with products to help fulfill the customers' needs. (5%)
• Administrative Tasks – Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting. Completes timesheets, mileage reports, and Design reporting, Account management, project tracking, schedules. (5%)

What We’re Looking For…

• Listens and Communicates Effectively and Clearly – Verbal & Written
• Relationship Management
• Change receptivity
• Self-driven and motivated

What’s Required…

• Education & Work Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
  • One to five years of experience in or from a related field is required.
  • Interior Design license preferred.
  • Custom Closet Design Background is a plus
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as part of a flexible and accommodating full-time
• Navigate large showrooms and be on your feet 8 hours a day.
• 60-70% of Travel
• Physical Requirements
  • Ability to guide customers throughout the showroom for extended periods of time. Some of our showrooms are equivalent to the size of two football fields and Associates have recorded over 15,000 steps taken in a single day!
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Power Point, Excel, Word, and Outlook, etc.)
• Sketch Up, Design Files, AutoCAD or equivalent
• You’ll use an iPad for all training, transactions, financing applications, inventory checks, etc.
• Certifications / Licenses
  • Florida Driver’s License

City Furniture, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. At City Furniture, Inc. we are committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and a valued member of the team.

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