Design Consultant: Premium Interiors & Bespoke Solutions

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.

Naperville (IL)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical Plans

Health Savings Account

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Saving Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. in Naperville, IL is seeking a Design Consultant to create customized design solutions that meet client preferences and budget, selling Ethan Allen products and services while representing the brand in every interaction.

The role emphasizes space planning, fabric coordination, and product selection, with design center support, social media engagement, and grass-roots marketing to grow business; compensation is incentive-based with draw plus commissions.

Qualifications

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant work experience.
Minimum of one (1) year of practical interior design experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a design-related field from an accredited institution, desirable.
Broad knowledge of interior design and effective sales techniques.
Working knowledge of online sales and design tools.
Good listening skills with excellent oral and written communication skills also required.
General understanding of how to utilize social media and grass-roots marketing to develop a book of business. Proven experience preferred.
Valid driver’s license, except in limited circumstances in which the associate can establish to the Company’s satisfaction that they have available, for use during all business hours, an alternate means of transportation not requiring the operation of a motor vehicle which will enable them to perform the duties of their position.
Intermediate skill competency using digital floor planning technology. 3D applications a plus.
Experience using interactive technology to view design concepts such as augmented reality, virtual reality and other visualization tools.
Willin g and capable of learning new technologies.

Responsibilities

Create design solutions that are consistent with the customer’s preference and budget.
Sell Ethan Allen’s products and services.
Represent the Ethan Allen brand in all customer interactions. When in the design center professionally greet customers to establish rapport and obtain appointments and in-home consultations.
Customarily and regularly make home calls to evaluate the customer’s needs and provide a total individualized design solution that closes the sale.
Utilize grassroots marketing and a variety of social media platforms to develop and grow the business.
Educate customers about the complimentary design service Ethan Allen provides, offering as little or as much design service as a customer desires.
Stay current on design and color trends to create fashionable design solutions.
Coordinate with the team to provide exceptional service to customers, before and after the sale, by promptly keeping customers informed of their order status including any delays.
Participate as required in all corporate sponsored marketing and training programs.
Educate customers on all the Ethan Allen sponsored finance options available to them.
Contribute towards the development and on-going upkeep of the design center’s portfolio.
Utilize corporate systems and technology to maximize efficiency in designing projects, creating presentations, and providing professional service for the design team’s customers.
Enter orders utilizing the retail point of sale system.
Work cooperatively in maintaining a neat and orderly design center projection.
Work with the Design Center Leader/Design Sales Leader and Design Consultants to develop business plans and grass roots marketing plans to further our market reach and exceed written goals; monitor effectiveness of the plans.
Utilize all technology, such as 3-D Room Planner, CRM, Live Chat, etc. to build volume of projects and productive relationships with prospective and current clients.
Utilize appropriate social media (i.e., Facebook, Instagram, etc.) to heighten own presence as well as Ethan Allen’s presence. Continually build relationships with outside talent via social media, such as LinkedIn, to build a network in the market.
Perform any other duties as required.