Sales Professional

Columbia Rug Carpet One; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpet One Columbia Rug in Peoria, IL is seeking a Retail Sales Professional & Design Consultant who can greet customers, listen to their needs, and translate them into beautiful flooring and design solutions. You will balance a base salary with earning potential, build relationships with homeowners, real estate pros, and designers, and deliver a world-class showroom experience.

You will also collaborate with clients to select flooring, tile, and cabinet options, manage scheduling, take

Qualifications

• Showroom sales experience preferred.
• Ability to network and develop local business.
• Ability to explain flooring and design options.
• Weekends availability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in showroom with energy and professionalism.
• Prospect for new business by following up on leads and networking.
• Conduct design consultations to match lifestyle and budget.
• Manage project process from selection to sale.
• Follow up on quotes and maintain pipeline.
• Stay updated on design trends.

Skills

Consultative sales

Prospecting

Design consultation

Communication

Tech literacy

Closing deals

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Retail Sales Professional & Design Consultant

Location: Columbia Rug Carpet One Type: Full-Time

Transform Homes & Build Your Career with Carpet One

Are you a people person with an eye for design and a drive to hunt for new business? Do you love the idea of helping a neighbor turn a house into their dream home?

At Carpet One, we aren't just selling flooring; we are selling a lifestyle upgrade. We are looking for a motivated Sales Professional to join our team. We need someone who can deliver a world-class showroom experience but is also eager to get out there, network, and bring new projects in the door.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Consultative Sales: This isn't about pushing products; it's about solving problems and designing beautiful spaces for our local homeowners.
• Earning Potential: We offer a competitive base salary and opportunity to earn more. Your drive to find new customers directly impacts your paycheck.
• Community Focused: We are a staple in Peoria. You'll be building relationships with people you see around town every day.
• World-Class Training: You don't need to be a flooring expert to start. We provide access to top-tier training resources to make you a product knowledge pro.
• Benefits & Culture: Enjoy a supportive team environment, employee discounts, and a benefits package that supports your well-being.

What You'll Do:

• The Showroom Experience: Be the face of Carpet One. Greet walk-in customers with energy and professionalism, making them feel welcome and understood immediately.
• Proactive Prospecting: Don't just wait for the door to swing open. Actively follow up on past leads, reach out to local realtors and interior designers, and network within the community to generate your own traffic.
• Design Consultation: Ask insightful questions to understand the customer's lifestyle, budget, and vision. Use your creativity to recommend the perfect flooring, tile, or cabinet solutions.
• Project Management: You are the customer's guide. You will manage the process from the initial selection and estimating to scheduling the measure and finalizing the sale.
• Relentless Follow-Up: Success is in the follow-up. You will manage your pipeline of leads, check in on open quotes, and ensure no customer falls through the cracks.
• Continuous Learning: Stay ahead of design trends and product innovations so you can offer the best advice in Peoria.

You could be a perfect fit if you have:

• A "Hunter" Mindset: You are comfortable picking up the phone to call a lead or networking at a local event. You create your own luck.
• Retail Availability: You understand that in retail, availability is key, which includes working some weekends to capture peak traffic.
• Strong Communication: You can explain complex product details simply and connect with anyone - from a first-time homebuyer to a seasoned renovator.
• Tech Comfort: You are proficient with email, Microsoft Office, and comfortable learning new inventory/CRM software to track your prospects.
• Drive to Close: You are goal-oriented and get satisfaction from helping a customer make a decision and closing the sale.