Design Sales Consultant, Charleston

Kohler Co.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,516 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Kohler Co. in Charleston, SC is looking for a Design Sales Consultant. The role entails building relationships, managing sales, and delivering top-notch customer service.

The ideal candidate should have a sales background in luxury retail or interior design, and be adept with Salesforce. The compensation ranges from $20.70 to $31.00 per hour based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year prior sales experience required, preferably in high-end sales/service.
• Candidate must effectively communicate design solutions.
• Proven record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer relationships using Salesforce.
• Develop new relationships and exceed sales goals.
• Follow up with customers and close business.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service skills

Communication

Relationship building

Education

College degree or certificate in architecture or interior design

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Onsite - Charleston, SC
Must be available to work weekends. Scheduling is flexible and may vary weekly, with no guaranteed set days off.

Opportunity

Join the Kohler Team at the Kohler Signature Store in Charleston! This role focuses on developing a wide array of relationships that span from walk‑in retail traffic to key trade industry clients. The Design Sales Consultant is results driven and responsible for driving top‑line sales through the consistent achievement of personal sales targets and goals set by leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leverage Salesforce to manage customer relationships, interactions, leads and opportunities to demonstrate an accurate pipeline.
• Develop new relationships and business for Kohler to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Conduct daily follow up with customers, quotes and leads to generate and close business.
• Engage in strategic outreach to develop and grow the client base.
• Network with professional trade through involvement in associations, meetings and events; including in‑store events.

The Design Sales Consultant leverages top‑notch customer service skills to deliver a gracious customer experience and achieve strong results. Success will be measured through the achievement of Net Order and Net Sales goals, as well as team success measured via the Net Promoter Score (NPS).

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum 1+ year prior sales experience required, in a high‑end sales/service industry preferred.
• College degree or certificate in architecture or interior design preferred.
• Strong preference for prior sales experience in interior or architectural design or luxury retail sales.
• Track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals required.
• Candidate must be able to create and communicate product and/or design solutions in a timely manner and articulate why to buy from Kohler Experience Centers or Signature Stores.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Hourly range: $20.70 – $31.00. The specific hourly rate offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including candidate’s education and work location.

EEO Statement

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.