Sales Design Consultant

Roche Bobois; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Bobois is seeking a full-time Sales and Interior Design Consultant in Portland to welcome clients, present collections, and close sales with a high-end service mindset. You will work under the store manager, using 3D design tools and product knowledge to tailor solutions for clients.

The role emphasizes relationship building, timely follow-ups, and showroom preparation, with opportunities to engage with architects and designers.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a retail sales environment in the furniture industry.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• High-end attitude with presentation skills; confident, proactive and team oriented.
• Ability to build relationships and passion for connecting with clients.
• Eligible to work in the US.
• Interior Design Degree or Certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet customers and present Roche Bobois collections to clients.
• Understand client needs to offer the best service while maximizing sales.
• Close orders and manage follow-ups; support in showroom settings.
• Follow up with leads professionally and conduct house calls when required.
• Coordinate with customer service for issue resolution and showroom settings.

Skills

Retail furniture sales

3D design software

Relationship building

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Education

Interior design degree or certificate

Job description

ROCHE BOBOIS, World Leader in the High-end furniture industry business with 260+ showrooms in more than 60 countries, is looking for a full-time Sales and Interior Design Consultant in PORTLAND.

The Brand works closely with renowned Designers, Architects or Fashion houses such as Ora Ito, Marcel Wanders, Jean Paul Gaultier, Kenzo Takada or Missoni Home. Roche Bobois offers also one of the largest range of products in the high-end furniture market with the best of new technologies & materials together with fine craftsmanship from small European workshops.

The main responsibilities will be:

As a Sales & Interior Design consultant, you will be responsible for understanding clients’ needs in order to offer the best service while maximizing sales. Under the supervision of the store manager, you will be the brand ambassador from greeting and presenting the Roche Bobois collections, to closing orders and sales. Your duties will be the following :

• To welcome and greet customers
• To learn the Roche Bobois collections and be able to present them to our clients
• To know and apply Roche Bobois policies and have all key information needed to sell (Quick ship stock references, samples, pricing..)
• To use our 3D software company tools when for projects;
• To follow up with leads in a professional manner;
• To be on house calls when required.
• Meeting personal monthly sales goal.

Factory Purchases Follow Up:

• To place purchase orders to our factories and be in charge of their follow up
• To provide updates to clients when needed

Customer's Service:

• To coordinate with the customer service department the resolution of potential issues with our customers
• To be service oriented and follow up with clients regarding their service requests
• To update the store tagging (Prices, special promotion
• Marketing store tools when needed
• To assist in the preparation of the settings of the showroom upon corporate policies and under the supervision of the store manager;
• To report any store improvement needed to the store manager and assist on its resolution

The successful candidate will be driven to achieve sales in a high-end market and develop long-lasting relationship with its customer.

Required Skills and Personal Attributes:

• 2 years’ experience in a retail sales environment in the furniture industry, able to engage easily with clients.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Attention to Details.
• High-end Attitude and presentation, Confident, Passionate, Pro-active, Creative, Team player, Ability to learn quickly.
• Must have the ability to build relationships and have passion for connecting with others
• 20/20 or 3D Design software knowledge is a plus.
• Interest in the Design Furniture & Art industry.
• Eligible to work in the US.
• Interior Design Degree or Certificate a plus.