Design Consultant: Bespoke Interiors & Client Partnerships

Ethan Allen Global, Inc.; Monet (FL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Ethan Allen seeks a Design Consultant to craft tailored design solutions that reflect customer preferences and budgets, selling Ethan Allen products and services. You will greet customers in the design center, set appointments, and conduct in-home visits to close sales.

You will leverage grassroots marketing and social media to grow the business, educate clients about complimentary design services, and stay current on trends. Team coordination and portfolio upkeep are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent with relevant work experience.
• Minimum of one year of practical interior design experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a design-related field desirable.
• Broad knowledge of interior design and effective sales techniques.
• Working knowledge of online sales and design tools.
• Strong listening, oral, and written communication skills.
• Understanding of social media and grassroots marketing to develop a book of business.
• Valid driver's license or alternate transportation arrangement.
• Experience with digital floor planning technology and 3-D apps.
• Ability to use interactive design concepts like AR/VR.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Create design solutions aligned with customer budgets and preferences.
• Sell Ethan Allen products and services.
• Represent the brand in all customer interactions and schedule appointments.
• Use social media to grow the business and engage customers.
• Educate customers on complimentary design services offered.
• Stay current on design trends and color palettes.
• Coordinate with the team to ensure excellent service before and after sale.
• Participate in company marketing and training programs.
• Educate customers on financing options available.
• Develop and maintain the design center's portfolio.
• Utilize CRM and other technology to design projects and present proposals.

Skills

Interior design

Sales techniques

Social media marketing

Communication skills

Digital floor planning

AR/VR visualization

Learning new technologies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in design-related field

Tools

3-D Room Planner

CRM

Live Chat

Job description

Ethan Allen seeks a Design Consultant to craft tailored design solutions that reflect customer preferences and budgets, selling Ethan Allen products and services. You will greet customers in the design center, set appointments, and conduct in-home visits to close sales.

You will leverage grassroots marketing and social media to grow the business, educate clients about complimentary design services, and stay current on trends. Team coordination and portfolio upkeep are essential.