Interior Designer Sales Consultant | Oak Brook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design in Oak Brook, IL, is seeking talent for a design-driven sales role that rewards client relationships and performance-based growth. You will design spaces with clients, conduct in-home visits, and manage multiple projects while meeting sales goals.

The position offers training, tools, and mentorship in a showroom setting, with both full-time and part-time opportunities. Compensation includes uncapped commissions, bonuses, and typical earnings from $40K to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-graduate experience in retail, sales, or interior design.
• Proven consultative sales expertise and ability to lead sales processes.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to design spaces that reflect lifestyle and vision.
• Build lasting client relationships through personalized service and outreach.
• Conduct in-home visits and use design tools to bring concepts to life.
• Manage multiple projects while achieving individual sales goals.
• Collaborate with support teams including client service, accounting, and delivery.

Skills

Client engagement

Relationship building

Sales experience

Interior design knowledge

Consultative sales

Job description

Description

Turn your passion for design and sales into a rewarding career with strong client relationships, performance based growth, and uncapped earning potential.

At Walter E. Smithe, you will design beautiful, functional spaces, build lasting client relationships, and earn uncapped commission in a supportive, team focused environment.

Whether you come from interior design or a sales background, we provide the training, tools, and mentorship to help you succeed. Both full-time and part-time opportunites are available.

What You'll Do

• 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

Training & Support: We invest in your success with a career-focused training program

• Comprehensive training that develops design & sales expertise, software proficiency, and project management skills
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship to help you grow and succeed over time
• Hourly paid training for up to the first 4 months, with the option to transition to commission sooner
• Structured learning combined with hands-on experience in a real showroom environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance-based commission structure after training with uncapped earning potential
• Commission paid on written sales
• Monthly and annual performance-based bonuses
• Typical earnings range: $40K - $185K+ (performance-based)
• Average commission: 7.71% (6.7%–8.6%)
• Bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance
• 401k
• PTO, flexible schedules, and employee discounts
• Clear career path with opportunities for growth, advancement, and leadership

Requirements

Who thrives in this role

• People-driven professionals energized by client engagement and relationship building
• 3+ years of post-grad experience in retail, sales, or interior design with consultative sales expertise
• Confident, enthusiastic individuals capable of leading the sales process
• Motivated by results and excited by a performance-based career path