Design Consultant

Virginia Tile Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Employee discounts

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Virginia Tile Company seeks a Design Consultant for our showroom to guide clients in selecting tile, flooring, and woodworking products for remodels and new builds. You will translate client visions into accurate orders and support the outside sales team by fostering relationships with designers, architects, and builders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent training, showroom or retail design experience, strong organization, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training in design or related field.
• Showroom/retail design experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on tile, flooring, and woodworking selections to ensure seamless order conversion.
• Refresh product displays, manage samples, and assist with customer events.
• Attend meetings on showroom operations, product launches, merchandising, and customer-service practices.
• Share feedback and participate in team-building to foster a customer-centric environment.
• Take on related tasks to support showroom success.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Interior design

Organizational skills

Communication

Professional appearance

MS Office

Retail sales

Tile knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Virginia Tile Company ' Where Creativity, Growth, and Innovation Thrive

Virginia Tile Company, founded in 1928, is a leading wholesale distributor of premium residential and commercial tile products. In select markets, we also provide resilient flooring and woodworking solutions. Serving 14+ states, we pride ourselves on a culture built around collaboration, innovation, inspiration, and exceptional service. We believe in 'Design That Shapes Living'-helping our clients transform spaces with the highest-quality materials and expert guidance. Explore our story at virginiatile.com.

Position Summary

As a Design Consultant in a Virginia Tile Showroom (standalone or branch-affiliated), you will:

• Engage with design professionals and homeowners to guide product selection for remodels, renovations, and new builds
• Support our outside sales team by fostering relationships with kitchen & bath designers, flooring dealers, architects, and builders
• Translate client vision into accurate, inspiring tile and accessory orders

Key Responsibilities

• Client Consultations: Advise on tile, flooring, and woodworking selections-ensuring seamless order conversion
• Showroom Maintenance: Refresh product displays, manage samples, and assist with customer events
• Team Collaboration: Attend regular meetings on safety, showroom operations, product launches, merchandising, and customer-service best practices
• Continuous Improvement: Share feedback, participate in team-building, and help foster a positive, customer-centric environment
• Additional Duties: Take on related tasks as needed to support showroom success

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent training plus Associate's Degree)
• Interior design experience in a showroom, dealer, or retail setting preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present design concepts clearly
• Professional appearance and a friendly, outgoing demeanor
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Retail sales or customer-service experience; flooring/tile knowledge a plus

Why Virginia Tile?

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical plans (PPO & HSA), dental, vision, and optional life/disability coverage
• Extras: Optional pet insurance and employee/family discounts on tile products
• Retirement & Time Off: 401(k) with company match; generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Culture: Flexible, supportive, and recognition-driven work environment

Ready to shape the spaces where people live and work?