Design Associate – In-Home Sales & Customer Experience

Floor Coverings International of Bloomington, MN; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and mentorship

Performance-based bonuses

Growth opportunities

Growth opportunities

Tools provided (iPad & clothing)

Job summary

A leading flooring service provider in Bloomington is seeking a Design Associate to enhance customer experience by assessing flooring needs and providing design guidance. Ideal candidates are outgoing, organized, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary plus uncapped commission and opportunities for growth in a positive, team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and people skills – must enjoy working with others.
• Organized, reliable, and self-motivated.
• Comfortable using technology (iPad, CRM, email – training provided).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background check.
• Willing to wear company-branded attire during appointments (provided).

Responsibilities

• Visit customers' homes to assess their flooring needs.
• Manage customer relationships from consultation to installation.
• Follow up on open and past estimates.
• Communicate regularly with the customer, production team, and office staff.
• Manage customer relationships from consultation to installation.
• Communicate regularly with the customer, production team, and office staff.
• Assist with material ordering and scheduling installations.
• Follow up after jobs are complete to ensure satisfaction and collect referrals/reviews.
• Follow up on open and past estimates.
• Re-engage old leads and prospects.
• Attend local networking groups and community events.
• Support marketing initiatives such as door hanger distribution and home shows.

Skills

Strong communication and people skills

Organized

Self-motivated

Comfortable using technology

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM

iPad

Email

Job description

Floor Coverings International (FCI) is the #1 flooring franchise in North America. We bring the showroom directly to the customer’s home, offering a high-touch, consultative experience that’s completely different from the traditional retail flooring model.

We are seeking a Design Associate with a passion for design and customer service to join our fast-growing team. If you're outgoing, organized, and excited to help homeowners improve their spaces, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit customers' homes to assess their flooring needs
• Present flooring options using FCI’s exclusive technology and sales system
• Provide design guidance based on style, function, and budget
• Close sales through trust-based, consultative selling

Customer Experience & Project Coordination

• Manage customer relationships from consultation to installation
• Communicate regularly with the customer, production team, and office staff
• Assist with material ordering and scheduling installations
• Follow up after jobs are complete to ensure satisfaction and collect referrals/reviews

Lead Management & Marketing

• Follow up on open and past estimates
• Re-engage old leads and prospects
• Attend local networking groups and community events
• Support marketing initiatives such as door hanger distribution and home shows

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong communication and people skills – must enjoy working with others
• Organized, reliable, and self-motivated
• Comfortable using technology (iPad, CRM, email – training provided)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background check
• Willing to wear company-branded attire during appointments (provided)

What We Offer

• Paid training and mentorship to help you succeed
• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
• Performance-based bonuses and travel incentives (e.g., annual trip to Cancun)
• Growth opportunities into leadership or specialized roles
• Positive, team-oriented culture
• All sales tools, iPad, and branded clothing provided

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Occasional evenings/weekends for events or appointments

Compensation

Base Salary + Commission + Bonuses

Top performers earn in six-figures annually

Apply now to take the next step in your sales or design career and help homeowners love where they live!