Outside Sales & Design Consultant

The Container Store; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with Fidelity

4 weeks paid training

Uncapped commission

Job summary

The Container Store is seeking an Outside Sales & Design Consultant (part-time) to design and sell custom spaces for homes and select business environments. You will manage projects from in-home consultation to installation, building repeat clientele and referrals while growing B2B connections with property managers, builders, and real estate pros.

Expect a competitive base with a ramp-up period and a lucrative monthly bonus tied to sales performance, plus uncapped commission potential.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred with 2–5 years of outside sales experience.
• Experience designing spaces or closets is preferred.
• Good time management and white-glove customer service skills.
• Knowledge of design trends in custom spaces, interior design, fashion, and retail.
• Strong verbal and written communication; professional presentation.

Responsibilities

• Meet/exceed sales goals by designing and selling complete space solutions.
• Establish trust and understand customer needs for clear project plans.
• Manage multiple projects with attention to detail and follow-up.
• Develop clientele through relationships, referrals, and partnerships.
• Build local business connections with designers, builders, realtors, and managers.
• Identify and manage B2B/trade opportunities for multi-unit projects.
• Attend installations and schedule work to ensure positive experiences.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and customer information.

Skills

Outside sales

Design experience

Closet design

Design principles knowledge

Professional communication

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Salesforce

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

The Outside Sales & Design Consultant (part-time) is a skilled salesperson with a strong results record, providing exceptional service in custom designs and organizational solutions for homes and select small to mid-size business environments. This role designs and sells custom spaces to customers in their homes and business locations by appointment.

This position manages and coordinates all phases of customer projects from in-home consultation, design, installation, and organizing to provide a seamless customer experience. This role is also responsible for building repeat clientele, receiving customer referrals, and creating their own leads in addition to leads provided by TCS. In addition, this role identifies and develops B2B and trade relationships such as property managers, builders, real estate professionals, senior living communities, and small commercial clients by delivering scalable, repeatable organization solutions that drive long-term partnerships and recurring revenue. This role serves as part of a Custom Space Outside Sales and Design team for their local market and is a full-time exempt position offering a competitive base salary complemented by a ramp-up period and a lucrative monthly bonus incentive tied directly to sales performance.

What We Stand For

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.

Responsibilities

• Meets or exceeds sales goals, conversions, and positive customer surveys by inspiring, designing, and confidently selling complete, functional, and aesthetically appealing solutions for residential, business, and trade clients across all applicable spaces
• Ability to establish trust, rapport, and understand customer needs to design and present projects and customized plans in a clear and professional manner
• Accountable for managing and maintaining multiple, simultaneous customer projects with a high level of detail, accuracy, timely follow-up, and consistent, concise communication
• Develops clientele and new leads through ongoing customer relationships, networking, referrals, and professional partnerships
• Builds relationships within the local community by connecting with interior designers, home builders, realtors, property managers, senior living professionals, and other business partners
• Identifies, develops, and manages small to mid-size B2B and trade opportunities, including multi-unit, repeat, or phased projects
• Arrives promptly to all scheduled appointments and work assignments, and attends installations as needed to ensure a positive customer experience and identify referral opportunities
• Maintains discretion related to all confidential and sensitive company and customer information

Here’s a Peek At What You Can Expect

• Rewarding pay to recognize the value you bring to the team.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your loved ones well.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with optional investment guidance and assistance offered through Fidelity.
• Unique "1equals3" website for easy access to your benefits information and company updates.
• We’ve got your back! Competitive sick pay and PTO plan to ensure you can take time off to recharge and come back feeling your best.

We offer rewarding, performance driven, commission based pay that reflects the value you bring to the team, including a 4 week paid training program. Post training, you can work up to 25 hours per week while having the opportunity to earn upwards of $120,000+ in total take home pay through uncapped commission.

Experience And Skills Required

• College degree preferred with 2-5 years of outside sales experience preferred; custom spaces or closets experience preferred
• Self-starter who is organized, creative, solutions-oriented, and able to manage time, appointments, and projects efficiently in a white glove customer service space
• Knowledge of design principles and trends in custom spaces, interior design, fashion, and retail industries
• Professional appearance and demeanor, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels both verbally and in writing
• Flexible and positive attitude, with the ability to prioritize high-value tasks and adapt quickly to shifting priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; Salesforce; AutoCad based design tools; and Windows-based systems, with strong overall technical skills
• Reliable transportation for customer appointments within a travel radius of up to 100 miles; must maintain valid automobile insurance and meet applicable state inspection standards
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and additional hours as needed to meet customer and business demands
• Must be at least 18 years of age

We believe in taking care of our team.

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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