Interior Design Consultant | Luxury Retail Sales (Marlton, New Jersey)

Ethan Allen Global, Inc.; Marlton (NJ); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical plans

Health Savings Account

Dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Purchase Program

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary insurance offerings

Job summary

Ethan Allen Retail, Inc. in Marlton, NJ is seeking experienced Interior Design Consultants to join our on-site studio.

You will operate your own design business within a renowned luxury brand, serving clients in NJ, PA, and DE, with full client-facing responsibilities from concept to installation. The role emphasizes design ownership, exceptional service, and relationship building, backed by brand support, customization options, and nationwide service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or 5+ years residential design experience.
• Strong understanding of interior design principles and consultative selling.
• Experience with digital design and floorplanning tools (3D experience preferred).
• Comfort using social media and networking to support business development.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work a retail schedule that includes weekends.
• Valid driver's license or approved alternative transportation for client visits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customized residential interior design solutions tailored to client homes and lifestyles.
• Create space plans, furnishings selections, fabric coordination, and whole-home concepts.
• Present design solutions using professional presentations, sketches, layouts, and 3D visualization tools.
• Conduct in-home consultations and site visits.
• Sell Ethan Allen furnishings, custom options, and design services; manage projects end-to-end.

Skills

Interior design principles

Consultative selling

Client relationship skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

5+ years residential design experience

Tools

3D Room Planner

Visualization tools

CRM system

POS systems

Job description

Ethan Allen Retail, Inc. | Luxury Residential Design

Marlton, New Jersey

Design Exceptional Homes. Build a Lasting Career.

Ethan Allen is seeking experienced Design Professionals to join our established Marlton Design Center-serving clients locally and throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. This position is a full-time, on-site opportunity for interior designers who value creative ownership, personalized client relationships, and long term career growth within a trusted luxury brand.

As an Ethan Allen Interior Design Consultant, you will operate your own interior design business within a proven, highly respected luxury brand-supported by vertically integrated manufacturing, extensive customization capabilities, and nationwide service and delivery. Designers in these studios provide high touch, concierge level design services, working with clients in their homes or in ours.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE DESIGNING IN OUR STUDIO

• Design for an established, loyal residential client base in Burlington, Camden and Atlantic Counties.
• Operate an independent design practice with the backing of a global luxury brand.
• Unlimited earning potential with a guaranteed income foundation.
• Destination level showroom with qualified opportunities.
• End-to-end project ownership - from concept through installation.
• Access to proprietary product lines and extensive customization options.
• Studio culture rooted in collaboration, longevity, and professional growth.
• Long-term stability in centers committed to serving their communities for decades to come.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Client Design & Creative Execution

• Deliver customized residential interior design solutions tailored to client homes and lifestyles.
• Create space plans, furnishings selections, fabric coordination, and whole-home concepts.
• Present design solutions using professional presentations, sketches, layouts, and 3D visualization tools.
• Conduct in-home consultations and site visits.

Client Experience & Relationship Building

• Serve as a trusted design advisor throughout the client journey.
• Build long-term relationships through exceptional service, trust, and follow-through.
• Educate clients on Ethan Allen's complimentary design services and customization options.
• Represent the Ethan Allen brand with confidence, polish, and professionalism.

Sales & Design Business Ownership

• Sell Ethan Allen furnishings, custom options, and design services.
• Manage projects from initial consultation through order placement and delivery.
• Proactively communicate order status and resolve issues as needed.
• Meet or exceed performance benchmarks in a consultative, relationship-based selling environment.

Brand Presence & Community Engagement

• Build a personal book of business through referrals, showroom traffic, and outreach.
• Leverage social media and local networking to grow visibility within the Greater Philadelphia Market.
• Participate in studio events, promotions, and corporate training initiatives.
• Develop connections with the A&D community and related local industries.

Design Technology & Tools

• Utilize CRM, POS, and corporate design systems to support workflow efficiency.
• Apply 3D Room Planner and visualization tools to enhance client presentations.
• Stay current with new technologies that elevate the design and client experience.

THIS ROLE IS IDEAL FOR YOU IF YOU:

• Are an interior designer who enjoys creative ownership, selling, and client engagement.
• Thrive in a relationship-driven, consultative sales environment.
• Want autonomy supported by structure, brand recognition, and operational excellence.
• Are entrepreneurial, motivated, and performance-oriented.
• Value collaboration while building an individual design business.
• Appreciate long-term stability within a well-established community presence.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or a related field OR 5+ years of professional experience in residential design or a closely related industry.
• Strong understanding of interior design principles and consultative selling.
• Experience with digital design and floorplanning tools (3D experience preferred).
• Comfort using social media and networking to support business development.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work a retail schedule that includes weekends.
• Valid driver's license or approved alternative transportation for client visits.

COMPENSATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Guaranteed recoverable draw: $55,000 annually (paid biweekly).
• Commission-based earnings with unlimited upside.
• Transparent performance benchmarks and earning structure.
• In 2025, experienced Design Consultants in this market averaged $102,916 in earnings, with top performers exceeding $200,000.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Multiple medical plans with prescription coverage
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Purchase Program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary insurance offerings