Luxury Interior Design Consultant – Premium Furnishings

Ethan Allen Global, Inc.; Brighton (KY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with Employer contribution

Medical plans with Prescription Drug

Health Savings Account

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Job summary

Ethan Allen Global, Inc. is seeking a Design Consultant to craft customized design solutions within customer budgets and to sell Ethan Allen furnishings and services.

You will greet clients, arrange appointments, and conduct in-home consultations, regularly visiting customers to deliver a total design solution that closes the sale. You'll engage in social media marketing, stay current on trends, and collaborate with the team to ensure top-notch service before and after purchases.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant work experience.
• Minimum of one year of practical interior design experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a design-related field from an accredited institution, desirable.
• Broad knowledge of interior design and effective sales techniques.
• Working knowledge of online sales and design tools.
• Good listening skills with excellent oral and written communication skills also required.
• General understanding of how to utilize social media and grass-roots marketing to develop a book of business.
• Valid driver's license, except in limited circumstances in which the associate can establish to the Company's satisfaction that they have available, for use during all business hours, an alternate means of transportation not requiring the operation of a motor vehicle which will enable them to perform the duties of their position.
• Intermediate skill competency using digital floor planning technology. 3D applications a plus.
• Experience using interactive technology to view design concepts such as augmented reality, virtual reality and other visualization tools.
• Willing and capable of learning new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Create design solutions that are consistent with the customer's preference and budget.
• Sell Ethan Allen's products and services.
• Represent the Ethan Allen brand in all customer interactions.
• Utilize grassroots marketing and a variety of social media platforms to develop and grow the business.
• Educate customers about the complimentary design service Ethan Allen provides.
• Stay current on design and color trends to create fashionable design solutions.
• Coordinate with the team to provide exceptional service to customers, before and after the sale.
• Participate in all corporate sponsored marketing and training programs.
• Educate customers on all the Ethan Allen sponsored finance options available to them.
• Contribute towards the development and on-going upkeep of the design center's portfolio.
• Utilize corporate systems and technology to maximize efficiency in designing projects, creating presentations, and providing professional service.
• Enter orders utilizing the retail point of sale system.
• Work cooperatively in maintaining a neat and orderly design center projection.
• Work with the Design Center Leader/Design Sales Leader and Design Consultants to develop business plans and grassroots marketing plans to further our market reach and exceed written goals.
• Utilize all technology, such as 3-D Room Planner, CRM, Live Chat, etc. to build volume of projects and productive relationships with prospective and current clients.
• Utilize appropriate social media (i.e., Facebook, Instagram, etc.) to heighten own presence as well as Ethan Allen's presence.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Skills

Interior design

Sales skills

Online tools

Communication

Social media

Digital floor planning

AR/VR visualization

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in design

Tools

3D Room Planner

CRM

Live Chat

Job description

Ethan Allen Global, Inc. is seeking a Design Consultant to craft customized design solutions within customer budgets and to sell Ethan Allen furnishings and services.

You will greet clients, arrange appointments, and conduct in-home consultations, regularly visiting customers to deliver a total design solution that closes the sale. You'll engage in social media marketing, stay current on trends, and collaborate with the team to ensure top-notch service before and after purchases.