Luxury Interior Design Sales Consultant (Commission-Based)

Ethan Allen Global, Inc.; North Naples (FL); Sur place; Confidential; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) plan

Medical plans

Dental plan

Résumé du poste

Ethan Allen Global, Inc. in Naples, FL is seeking a Design Consultant to create personalized design solutions, plan spaces, select fabrics and finishes, and drive sales in a busy design center.

You will greet clients, build relationships, educate on our complimentary design service, and use 3-D planning tools and CRM to present proposals. A high school diploma and design experience are required, with opportunities for advanced training and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant work experience.
• Minimum of one (1) 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.
• General understanding of how to utilize social media and grass-roots marketing to develop a book of business. Proven experience preferred.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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. When in the design center professionally greet customers to establish rapport and obtain appointments and in-home consultations. Customarily and regularly make home calls to evaluate the customer’s needs and provide a total individualized design solution that closes the sale.
• 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, offering as little or as much design service as a customer desires.
• 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, by promptly keeping customers informed of their order status including any delays.
• Participate as required 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 for the design team’s customers.
• 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 grass roots marketing plans to further our market reach and exceed written goals; monitor effectiveness of the plans. Provide suggestions to modify plan based on reaching specific goals and objectives.
• 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. Continually build relationships with outside talent via social media, such as LinkedIn, to build a network in the market.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Connaissances

Interior design

Sales techniques

Social media usage

Communication skills

Digital tools

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in design-related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Outils

CRM

3-D Room Planner

Live Chat

Description du poste

Ethan Allen Global, Inc. in Naples, FL is seeking a Design Consultant to create personalized design solutions, plan spaces, select fabrics and finishes, and drive sales in a busy design center.

You will greet clients, build relationships, educate on our complimentary design service, and use 3-D planning tools and CRM to present proposals. A high school diploma and design experience are required, with opportunities for advanced training and a generous benefits package.