Interior Designer Sales Consultant | Old Orchard

Walter E. Smithe Furniture Inc; Skokie (IL); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 185 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, vision, LTD, life

401k

PTO, flexible schedules, and employee 

employee discounts

Resumo da oferta

Walter E. Smithe Furniture Inc. is seeking a showroom-based sales professional who can translate clients’ visions into beautiful, functional spaces.

You will partner with clients, perform in-home visits, and leverage advanced design tools to bring concepts to life, while driving multiple projects and achieving sales goals. Ideal candidates are 3+ years post-grad in retail, sales, or interior design with consultative sales expertise.

Qualificações

• 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.
• Motivated by results and excited by a performance-based career path.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with clients to design spaces reflecting their 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 a support team of client service, accounting, and delivery professionals.

Conhecimentos

Client engagement

Relationship building

Consultative sales

Organization

Communication

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

Exciting News! Our Orchard showroom is moving to Wilmette in early 2027!

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
• Organized, professional, and committed to building a long-term design career
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and weekend availability