Design Associate

Floor Coverings International Dakota County; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided vehicle for customer…

Cell Phone Allowance

Uncapped commission

Training & coaching

Job summary

Floor Coverings International Dakota County is seeking a motivated Design Associate to conduct in-home consultations, present flooring solutions, and guide projects from start to finish. You will use tablets and our proven sales process to drive orders across hardwood, carpet, tile, and LVP options.

The role emphasizes exceptional customer service, organized scheduling, and teamwork, with some travel to support installations.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in flooring sales, design consultation, or in-home sales is preferred.
• Comfortable using tablets and sales apps in customer meetings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home consultations with homeowners to assess flooring needs and present solutions.
• Use company tablets and software to follow the proven sales process.
• Recommend flooring products across hardwood, carpet, tile, LVP, etc.
• Serve as the primary contact throughout the customer’s flooring project.
• Coordinate installation timelines and communicate with internal teams.
• Build strong customer relationships and local referral partnerships.
• Participate in professional development and training sessions.

Skills

Self-starter

Communication

Organizational skills

Flooring sales experience

In-home sales

Tools

Tablet usage

Sales software

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Our unique shop-at-home model allows customers to get perfect new floors without leaving their home and our 350,000+ customers give us an average of 4.7 star rating. That's a big reason why we are growing six times faster than our competitors and why we have an immediate need hire Sales / Design Associates across the nation. We are looking for hard-working, service-minded individuals who love to have fun.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be self-motivated, an independent worker, a great communicator, highly organized, and enjoy a team atmosphere. We are looking for an individual who isn’t afraid to work hard, including some evenings and weekends. The right individual will play a key part in the expansion of this company and will have the opportunity to grow as the company grows.

Design Associate Job Details & Perks

• Company-provided vehicle for customer appointments (insurance and fuel covered)
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Base salary plus uncapped commission; earning potential of $60K–$100K+ per year
• Annual company convention in Mexico for top performers
• Flexible full-time schedule, including minimal evenings and weekends
• Ongoing training and coaching in a supportive team environment
• Company-provided and self-generated leads—giving you the freedom to drive your own success

Design Associate Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home consultations with homeowners to assess flooring needs and present solutions
• Use company-provided tablet and software to follow our proven sales process
• Recommend flooring products across various materials (hardwood, carpet, tile, LVP, etc.)
• Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the customer’s flooring project
• Coordinate installation timelines and communicate with internal teams (Office Manager, Install Manager)
• Build strong customer relationships and local referral partnerships
• Participate in professional development and training sessions (some travel may be required)

Who We're Looking For

• Self-starter with excellent communication and organizational skills
• Previous experience in flooring sales, design consultation, or in-home sales preferred
• Professional, coachable, and eager to learn
• Passionate about providing exceptional customer service
• Tech-savvy; comfortable using tablets, apps, and cloud-based tools
• Willing to work flexible hours, including minimal evenings and weekends
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (required)

Pay:

Potential earnings are $60,000 for the average Design Associate. Above-average Design Associates earn $80,000 to $100,000+.

Compensation: $50,000.00 per year

Floor Coverings International is the #1 mobile flooring franchise in North America. Our unique shop-at-home model allows customers to get perfect new floors without ever leaving their home. Our 400,000+ customers give us an average 4.8 star rating. That's a big reason why we're growing six times faster than our competitors. This rapid growth has increased our immediate need to keep up with demand by increasing the size of our teams. If you are a service-minded individual who loves to have fun – we are the company for you!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Floor Coverings International Corporate.