Design Consultant - Temporary

Virginia Tile Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (PPO & HSA)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/disability coverage (optional)

Pet insurance (optional)

Employee/family discounts on tile

Job summary

Virginia Tile Company is seeking a Design Consultant to engage design professionals and homeowners, guiding tile and accessory selections for remodels and new builds. You will support our outside sales team by fostering relationships with designers, architects, and builders, translating client vision into accurate orders.

The role emphasizes in-store consultations, showroom maintenance, and collaboration with teams to ensure exceptional customer service, with emphasis on attention to detail and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training plus Associate's Degree.
• Interior design showroom/retail experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Professional appearance with friendly, outgoing demeanor.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Retail sales or customer-service experience; flooring/tile knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients in tile, flooring, and woodworking selections to guide orders.
• Support showroom operations and product displays; assist with events.
• Collaborate with design pros and homeowners to translate client visions into orders.
• Participate in safety, merchandising, and customer-service initiatives.
• Take on related duties to support showroom success.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer-service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent training + Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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

About Us

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

• This is a temporary position to help support Showroom operations through April 2027*

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