Design Consultant: Elevate Spaces & Grow Sales

Ethan Allen Global, Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Ethan Allen Global, Inc. is seeking a Design Consultant to partner with customers to create personalized design solutions, space planning, fabric coordination, and product selection, delivering total design programs that close sales.

You will greet clients, conduct home visits, educate customers on complimentary design services, and collaborate with the team to grow the business using social media and grassroots marketing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Minimum of one year interior design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a design-related field desirable.
• Broad knowledge of interior design and effective sales techniques.
• Working knowledge of online sales and design tools.
• Excellent listening and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of social media and grassroots marketing to develop a book of business.
• Valid driver’s license with potential transportation alternatives if needed.
• Proficiency in 3-D room planning and design software.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Create design solutions aligned with customer preferences and budget.
• Sell Ethan Allen products and services.
• Represent the brand in all customer interactions and conduct home visits to close sales.
• Utilize social media platforms to grow the business.
• Educate customers about complimentary design services offered.
• Stay current on design trends to propose fashionable solutions.
• Coordinate with the team to ensure timely order status communication.
• Participate in corporate marketing and training programs.
• Educate customers on Ethan Allen finance options.
• Contribute to the design center’s portfolio and use technology to enhance service.

Skills

Interior design

Sales techniques

Online sales tools

Communication skills

Social media marketing

Digital floor planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in design-related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

3-D Room Planner

CRM

Live Chat

AR/VR visualization tools

Digital floor planning

Job description

Ethan Allen Global, Inc. is seeking a Design Consultant to partner with customers to create personalized design solutions, space planning, fabric coordination, and product selection, delivering total design programs that close sales.

You will greet clients, conduct home visits, educate customers on complimentary design services, and collaborate with the team to grow the business using social media and grassroots marketing.