Interior Design Sales Specialist (full-time/part-time)

FHLB Des Moines; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with Company match

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Holidays

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Living Spaces in Scottsdale is seeking a design-focused sales associate to engage guests, provide expert design advice, and present customized room designs. You will guide customers through product selections, maintain knowledge of merchandise lines, and process transactions in the POS system.

The role emphasizes interior design credentials and customer service experience, with opportunities to support the store team and meet revenue targets.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent in interior design.
• 1-2 years experience in a customer service, retail, or furniture store environment.
• Computer skills include Microsoft Office; knowledge of design software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage guests and execute sales proficiency using Living Spaces Guest Engagement Model.
• Determine guests’ goals and requirements of their design project.
• Provide design advice, product knowledge, and recommendations.
• Present customized room designs with fabrics, furniture, tables, and accessories.
• Maintain current knowledge of merchandise lines and features.
• Process customer transactions in the POS system.
• Support store team to delight guests and achieve revenue targets.
• Ensure store readiness and complete daily task lists for Grand Opening.

Skills

Customer engagement

Sales proficiency

Product knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in interior design

Tools

Microsoft Office

Interior design software

POS system

Job description

Position SummaryThis position’s primary responsibility to service in-store guests with a selling strategy that follows the guidelines of our Guest Engagement Model, while emphasizing the Interior Design. Will service any influx of scheduled design appointments made in-house, through our Commercial business channels, or via appointment setting technology by analyzing collected information pertaining to the project’s requests/constraintsPosition DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Greet and engage guests and execute sales proficiency using Living Spaces Guest Engagement Model and supporting behaviorsDetermine guests’ goals and requirements of their design projectProvide relevant design advice, product knowledge, and product recommendationsPresent customized room designs, including sample fabrics, furniture, tables and accessory recommendationsMaintains current knowledge of merchandise lines; product features, benefits and availabilityMaster product knowledge and brand design inspirationProcesses customer transactions in the Point of Sale systemCompletes required training in the expected timeframe, and participates in ongoing learning opportunitiesActively support and contribute to the store team with the goal of helping the entire team delight guests and achieve revenue targetsEnsure that the stores is “Grand Opening” ready by completing the daily task list and style guidesAbility to work weekends and most holidaysAble to work in a fast-paced environmentLS1AQualificationsEducation/Experience: Associate degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent from a community college or four-year college in interior design. 1-2 years experience in a customer service, retail, or furniture store environment. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have experience in Microsoft Office programs. Knowledge of design software programs is a plus.Certificates and Licenses: Vocational certificate or degree in interior design. Must successfully complete the internal certification program at Living Spaces.Position Hiring RangeThe hiring pay range provides a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage that Living Spaces expects to pay for the position upon hire. Pay will be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to: applicant's education, relevant work experience, knowledge, applicable and relevant skills and abilities, market demand, Company budget, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data. Living Spaces reserves the right to modify this page at any time.Compensation: $19.15 - $24.90Overtime pay is available for eligible, non-exempt Team Members. Reimbursement for expenses as required by applicable law and Company policy. Retail, Guest Services and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPI's.Additional available benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements include:Medical (full-time only)Dental (full-time only)Vision (full-time only)401(k) with Company match (full and part-time)Vacation (full-time only or as otherwise required by applicable law)Paid Sick Leave (full and part-time)Flex or Health Spending Account (for eligible full-time only)Employee Assistance Program (full and part-time)Holiday pay (full-time only)Life insurance (full-time only)For more details, please visit our website at: Careers (livingspaces.com)Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.E-VerifyLiving Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.Applicant Privacy