Design & Sales Specialist: Custom Space Expert

The Container Store Inc.; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health plans

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee discounts

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

The Container Store Inc. is seeking a Designer/Sales Specialist to design custom spaces and sell storage solutions in-store. You will engage customers, present Elfa designs, and drive sales while delivering exceptional service.

Ideal candidates have sales experience, design ability, strong communication, and availability on weekends and evenings during peak seasons. Join a collaborative team focused on helping customers organize their lives.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• 2-5 years sales and clientele experience preferred.
• Design experience and spatial intelligence.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills.
• Maintains professional appearance and wears required dress code when representing The Container Store.
• Knowledge and passion for following trends in the custom closets and retail industry.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.
• Hours given are based off performance in role.
• Must be available weekends and 2 evenings.
• Availability needed during Thanksgiving and holiday week to be available during our peak season.
• Is committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization.
• Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects of the day or week.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once.
• Possesses focused attention to detail while working quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information

Responsibilities

• Collaborates and works with customers to design customized plans in a clear and professional manner.
• Drives all the services available with each customer interaction: In-Home Designing, In-Home Organizing, installation, financing, and loyalty.
• Focuses on closing sales efficiently, to build repeat and referral business with customers.
• Clearly communicates with Managers and Support Center partners to complete projects from inquiry to installation to achieve sales goals.
• Leads the sales floor and partners with Managers.
• Keeps up with training, selling, product knowledge, promotions, and company philosophies.
• Actively leads and participates in daily maintenance of the custom space area and visual presentation.
• As a brand ambassador, drives and coaches professional behaviors to achieve store goals.
• Proficiently uses company tools and email.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication

Design sensibility

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

The Container Store Inc. is seeking a Designer/Sales Specialist to design custom spaces and sell storage solutions in-store. You will engage customers, present Elfa designs, and drive sales while delivering exceptional service.

Ideal candidates have sales experience, design ability, strong communication, and availability on weekends and evenings during peak seasons. Join a collaborative team focused on helping customers organize their lives.