Design Consultant

Brobston Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Armani / Casa Showroom in Los Angeles is seeking a seasoned Showroom Design Consultant to drive sales and build relationships for the Armani / Casa brand. You will interact with clients, conduct outside presentations, cold calls, and networking to grow the business.

Core responsibilities include meeting sales goals, developing new trade relationships, managing showroom presence, and ensuring client satisfaction through attentive service and precise order follow-through.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in luxury home furnishings sales.
• 2+ years in Trade Showroom sales.
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal.
• Must have weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Meet and/or exceed personal sales goals as prescribed.
• Develop new business relationships through meetings and networking.
• Seek new trade clients through industry research and ‘cold-call’ outreach.
• Maintain repeat clientele with consistent communication, while providing the highest level of service.
• Carefully monitor client purchase histories, ensuring correct bookkeeping and maximizing suggestive selling.
• Network with key trade industry partners and competitors to maximize client database.
• Schedule and maintain showroom presence and organization to maximize the showroom as a selling tool.
• Monitor all details and developments of special orders, along with shipping and delivery of product, to insure the close of a sale and complete client satisfaction.
• Sustain knowledge of home furnishings and interior design trends and discuss new products confidently.
• Partner with other Armani Client Advisors to ensure cross-branding sales opportunities.
• Resolve client problems and complaints quickly and effectively, involving management when necessary.

Skills

Excellent communication

Weekend availability

Client relationship building

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

The Armani/Casa aesthetic philosophy focuses on simple lines and perfect proportions, enriched by precious materials, refined finishes, and elegant textiles. The distinctive style incorporates a harmonious combination of different inspirations and design codes to form a sophisticated atmosphere.

Position Overview:

The Armani / Casa Showroom Design Consultant is responsible for producing sales and building business relationships for the Armani / Casa brand. The Showroom Design Consultant is expected to interact with clients and develop new relationships through outside presentations, cold calling, client meetings and networking.

Core Responsibilities:

• Meet and/or exceed personal sales goals as prescribed.
• Develop new business relationships through meetings and networking.
• Seek new trade clients through industry research and ‘cold-call’ outreach.
• Maintain repeat clientele with consistent communication, while providing the highest level of service.
• Carefully monitor client purchase histories, ensuring correct bookkeeping and maximizing suggestive selling.
• Network with key trade industry partners and competitors to maximize client database.
• Schedule and maintain showroom presence and organization to maximize the showroom as a selling tool.
• Monitor all details and developments of special orders, along with shipping and delivery of product, to insure the close of a sale and complete client satisfaction.
• Sustain a constant knowledge of the home furnishings and interior design industries and be able to speak clearly and intelligently to new trends and products.
• Partner with other Giorgio Armani Client Advisors to ensure cross-branding sales opportunities.
• Resolve all client problems and complaints quickly and effectively, insuring management involvement when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Computer proficiency (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• College degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in luxury home furnishings sales (2+ years in Trade Showroom sales)
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal.
• Must have weekend availability.

The appointed candidate will be offered an annualized salary of $75,000 plus commission and the opportunity to bonus based on the achievement of goals, with a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks and retirement plans with employer contributions.