Design Sales Consultant — Remote & In-Home Solutions

Ethan Allen Global, Inc.

Peachtree City (GA)

Hybrid

Confidential

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical plans with prescription

Health Savings Account

Dental, vision, life and AD&D

Disability coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

We are seeking a Design Sales Consultant at Ethan Allen to work with customers in design centers, remotely, online, or in-home to craft individualized design solutions that drive product sales. You’ll handle space planning, fabric coordination, product selection, and full project design to meet client goals in a flexible, relationship-based selling environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of interior design experience, a design-related degree is a plus, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant work experience.
At least 1 year interior design experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a design-related field is 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.
Understanding of how to utilize social media and grassroots marketing to develop business; proven experience preferred.
Valid driver’s license; if not available, must have alternate transportation to perform duties during business hours.
Intermediate skill with digital floor planning technology; 3D applications a plus.
Experience using interactive visualization tools (AR/VR) to view design concepts.
Willing and capable of learning new technologies.

Responsibilities

Create design solutions that align with the customer’s preferences and budget.
Sell Ethan Allen's products and services.
Represent the Ethan Allen brand in all customer interactions. Professionally greet customers in the design center to establish rapport, obtain appointments, and arrange in-home consultations. Conduct home visits to evaluate customer needs and provide a total individualized design solution that closes the sale.
Utilize grassroots marketing and a variety of social media platforms to grow the business.
Educate customers about the complimentary design service and offer as little or as much design service as the customer desires.
Stay current on design and color trends to create fashionable design solutions.
Coordinate with the team to provide exceptional service before and after the sale, keeping customers informed of order status and delays.
Participate in corporate-sponsored marketing and training programs as required.
Educate customers on all Ethan Allen sponsored finance options.
Contribute to the development and ongoing 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 using the retail point-of-sale system.
Maintain a neat and orderly design center.
Collaborate with the Design Center Leader/Design Sales Leader and Design Consultants to develop business and grassroots marketing plans to expand market reach and exceed goals; monitor plan effectiveness and adjust as needed.
Utilize technology such as 3-D Room Planner, CRM, Live Chat, etc., to increase project volume and build productive client relationships.
Use social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) to heighten personal and Ethan Allen presence and build a network with outside talent via platforms like LinkedIn.
Perform any other duties as required.