Design Associate

Floor Coverings International; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided vehicle

Cell Phone Allowance

Annual convention in Mexico

Flexible full-time schedule

Ongoing training and coaching

Leads provided

Job summary

Floor Coverings International is seeking a Design Associate in Cary, NC to conduct in-home consultations, present flooring solutions, and manage the customer relationship end-to-end. Role requires self-motivation, strong communication, and organizational skills.

You’ll work flexible full-time hours, including some evenings and weekends, with company-provided leads, a vehicle for appointments, and ongoing training. Base pay plus uncapped commission supports earnings growth.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in flooring sales, design consultation, or in-home sales preferred.
• Willing to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

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 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.
• Build strong customer relationships and local referral partnerships.
• Participate in professional development and training sessions (some travel may be required).

Skills

In-home sales

Communication

Organizational skills

Tech-savvy

Tools

Tablet

Sales software

Cloud-based tools

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+.