Designer/Sales Specialist In-Store

The Container Store; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

401(k) with Fidelity

Discounts on products

Paid holidays

Gym membership discounts

FSAs

Job summary

The Container Store in Vienna, VA is seeking a Designer/Sales Specialist to design customized spaces and drive sales through expert customer service. The role blends design acumen with strong selling skills and leadership on the sales floor, while maintaining top-tier store presentation and brand standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating Home Design services, installations, and financing options, while building lasting customer relationships and loyalty.

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 dress code.
• Knowledge and passion for trends in custom closets/retail.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work in a safe, alert manner.
• Flexible hours to meet business needs.
• Ability to communicate at all levels clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Attention to detail under pressure.
• Make strategic decisions in customers’ and company best interest.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with customers to design customized plans clearly and professionally.
• Drives services: In-Home Designing, In-Home Organizing, installation, financing, loyalty.
• Focuses on closing sales efficiently to build repeat and referral business.
• Keeps Managers and Support Center updated to complete projects from inquiry to installation.
• Leads the sales floor and partners with Managers on tasks and duties.
• Stays current with training, selling, product knowledge, promotions, processes, and philosophies.
• Leads daily maintenance of the custom space area and visual presentation.
• Champions company initiatives by modeling productive behaviors with staff.

Skills

Sales experience

Design skills

Spatial intelligence

Communication

Computer skills

Time management

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Overview

The Designer/Sales Specialist position is responsible for driving results through the designing of custom spaces and other storage and organization solutions in store. This position is a strong leader and role model who displays excellent selling skills while maintaining a focus on exceptional customer service.

What We Stand For

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.

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


• Consistently maintains clear communication with Managers and Support Center partners to seamlessly complete projects from inquiry to installation to achieve sales goals


• Leads the sales floor and performs other tasks or duties in partnership with Managers


• Remains current with The Container Store training, selling, product knowledge, promotions, processes and philosophies when interacting with customers and store employees


• Actively leads and participates in the daily maintenance of the custom space area and visual presentation of the store


• As a brand ambassador, enthusiastically drives, motivates, and supports all company initiatives by modeling and coaching professional and productive behaviors with store employees to achieve store goals


• Proficiently and consistently uses company tools and email

We believe in taking care of our team. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond just health insurance (though we've got that covered too!). Here at The Container Store, we're passionate about helping you contain your health, grow your career, and find balance in your life.

Here’s a Peek At What You Can Expect

• Rewarding pay to recognize the value you bring to the team. Starting at $20.00 an hour, up to $24.00 an hour.


• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your loved ones well.


• 401(k) retirement savings plan with optional investment guidance and assistance offered through Fidelity.


• Unique "1equals3" website for easy access to your benefits information and company updates.


• We’ve got your back! Competitive sick pay and PTO plan to ensure you can take time off to recharge and come back feeling your best.

For Our Full-time Associates, We Offer Even More

• Peace-of-mind benefits: Basic life insurance, disability insurance options, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).


• Family-focused support: Considerate parental leave policies, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fertility & maternity support program.


• Work-life balance boosters: Paid holidays, gym membership discounts, and a qualified transportation benefits program to save on commutes.


• Discounts galore: Enjoy a hefty discount on our amazing products, including merchandise, custom spaces, and services, gift cards, and pet insurance (because fur-babies matter!).


• Recognition you deserve: We honor our employees with service awards and retirement gifts, celebrate those who exemplify our core principles, and recognize exceptional daily contributions.


• Thriving with diversity: Participate in our Employee Resource and Affinity Groups and help guide how we give back to the community, while having a space to connect, support one another, and celebrate cultural heritages.

But that’s not all! We offer a fun and collaborative work environment where you can learn, grow, and make a real difference.

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

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.