Interior Design Sales Specialist | Uncapped Commission

Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based commission

Medical, dental, vision, LTD, life

401k

PTO and flexible schedules

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design in Naperville, IL seeks a results-driven designer-sales professional to create beautiful spaces and grow client relationships.

You will design with clients, visit homes, and guide projects from concept to completion in a collaborative showroom setting. The role offers training and mentorship, with hourly training during initial months and a path to uncapped commission as you manage multiple high-end projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-grad experience in retail, sales, or interior design with consultative sales expertise.
• People-driven professionals energized by client engagement and relationship building.
• Confident, enthusiastic individuals capable of leading the sales process.
• Motivated by results and excited by a performance-based career path.
• Organized, professional, and committed to building a long-term design career.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to design inspiring spaces that reflect their lifestyle and vision.
• Build lasting client relationships through personalized service and outreach.
• Conduct in-home visits and use advanced design tools to bring concepts to life.
• Primarily custom and special order, including private label brands, as well as Century, American Leather, Vanguard, Hancock & Moore, Universal, Hooker, and many others.
• Manage multiple projects while achieving individual sales goals.
• Collaborate with a dedicated support team of client service, accounting, and delivery professionals.

Skills

People-oriented

Consultative sales

Client engagement

Sales closing

Time management

Job description

Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design in Naperville, IL seeks a results-driven designer-sales professional to create beautiful spaces and grow client relationships.

You will design with clients, visit homes, and guide projects from concept to completion in a collaborative showroom setting. The role offers training and mentorship, with hourly training during initial months and a path to uncapped commission as you manage multiple high-end projects.