In-Store Design & Sales Lead

Container Store; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement savings plan with FI

Discount on products and services

Paid time off and sick pay

Job summary

The Container Store in Edina, MN is seeking a Designer/Sales Specialist who designs custom spaces and storage solutions while delivering exceptional customer service. You will lead design conversations, present solutions, close sales, and coordinate with store teams to install and realize customer plans while representing the brand with professionalism and enthusiasm.

This role requires strong selling skills, spatial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple projects from inquiry through

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

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

Skills

Design experience

Sales experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Container Store in Edina, MN is seeking a Designer/Sales Specialist who designs custom spaces and storage solutions while delivering exceptional customer service. You will lead design conversations, present solutions, close sales, and coordinate with store teams to install and realize customer plans while representing the brand with professionalism and enthusiasm.

This role requires strong selling skills, spatial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple projects from inquiry through