Sales Consultant - Kerns

Carpet One Floor & Home; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary plus commission

Paid training and mentorship

40 hours / 5-day work week

Retirement plan with company 6% match

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts on products and: 2

Growth opportunities within the org

Monthly lunch & product knowledge

Job summary

Kerns Carpet One Floor & Home in Mequon, WI is seeking an experienced Sales Consultant who can translate customer needs into tailored flooring and design solutions. You will build trust, close sales, and help clients envision spaces using your sales and design know-how.

The role offers a base salary with commission, paid training, and a clear path for growth within a family-operated company with a long-standing local reputation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in Furniture Sales, Luxury Retail, Interior Design, or related field.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office & Outlook.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify flooring and design needs while delivering great customer experiences.
• Build lasting relationships with new and existing customers.
• Schedule design consultations.
• Stay current on product selections and services.
• Create floor plans, estimate materials, present proposals, and manage payments.
• Coordinate with install team and vendors.
• Use social media to prospect and network.
• Keep showroom organized and on trend.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Design sensibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Hiring Immediately - Paid Training - Experienced Sales Professionals Encouraged to Apply!

SALES CONSULTANT

You Know How to Sell. Now Find the Right Place to Grow!

Kerns Carpet One Floor & Home

Kerns Carpet One in Mequon, WI, is looking for an experienced Sales Consultant who knows how to build trust, turn customer needs into solutions, and close sales with confidence. If you have a strong sales track record, a flair for design, and the relationship-building skills to turn first-time shoppers into loyal customers, this is your chance to put your experience to work with a company that values what you bring to the table. Family owned and operated since 1935, Kerns Carpet One has built a longstanding reputation for expert advice, personalized service, and a genuine commitment to its customers. Kerns empowers its sales professionals to understand each customer's needs, simplify the selection process, and create tailored flooring and design solutions. Join a team where your experience matters, your contributions make a difference, and your sales career has room to grow!

To learn more about Kerns Carpet One check out: www.kernscarpets.com

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Base Range: $4,000 to $4,500 / monthly (based on experience)
  • Plus Commission (draw against commission)
  • Earning potential of $75K to $110K annually
• 40 hours/5-day work week
  • Candidates should have Saturday availability
• 90 days paid training & mentorship program
• Flexible Scheduling
• Retirement plan w/up to 6% company contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Discounts on product & services
• Potential for growth within organization
• Monthly employee lunches & consistent product knowledge training

Day-to-Day Tasks

• Determine overall flooring & design needs while offering great customer experiences
• Build genuine relationships with new/existing customers
• Schedule appointments for client design consultations
• Keep up to date on the selection of products & services provided
• Measure spaces, create floorplans, estimate materials, product suggestions, present proposals, manage payments & oversee project quality
• Keep the install team on track by sharing clear notes, photos & pre-installation checklist
• Communicate with vendors to determine product specifications, availability & to order materials
• Utilize social media platforms to build a network & prospect for new business
• Keep the showroom clean, organized & on trend

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ consecutive years' proven work experience in Furniture Sales, Luxury Retail Sales, Interior Design, New Home Sales, Real Estate, or similar role
• Valid driver's license & reliable form of transportation (REQUIRED)
• Ability to pass a background check (REQUIRED)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office & Outlook
• Fundamental tech, social media & math skills
• Positive, communicative & motivated to help grow the business
• Critical thinking & problem-solving abilities
• Personal & professional judgment
• Quick to help customers get what they need
• Organizational skills & the flexibility to pivot from priority to priority
• Time management skills & detailed oriented
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to read floor plan drawings & create project estimates a plus, but not required - willing to train
• Knowledge of RFMS & Mobile Measure a plus, but not required - willing to train
• Flooring or design experience is a plus, but not required — we're happy to train the right person

*Qualified candidates will be contacted by email to schedule a phone interview*

Kerns Carpet One is an Equal Opportunity Employer