Designer & Sales Expert: Custom Spaces

The Container Store; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Parental leave policies

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

The Container Store in Tampa, FL is seeking a Designer/Sales Specialist to design customized storage solutions and drive sales through expert design recommendations. This role combines in-store design with exceptional customer service and leadership on the floor to meet store goals.

You will collaborate with customers to create functional spaces, present design options, and guide projects from inquiry through installation, while staying current with product knowledge and store promotions.

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
• 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
• Leads the sales floor and performs other tasks or duties in partnership with Managers
• Actively leads and participates in the daily maintenance of the custom space area and visual presentation of the store
• Proficiently and consistently uses company tools and email

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Professional appearance

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

The Container Store in Tampa, FL is seeking a Designer/Sales Specialist to design customized storage solutions and drive sales through expert design recommendations. This role combines in-store design with exceptional customer service and leadership on the floor to meet store goals.

You will collaborate with customers to create functional spaces, present design options, and guide projects from inquiry through installation, while staying current with product knowledge and store promotions.