Design Consultant (Part - Time)

Gabriella White • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

As a part-time Design Consultant at Gabriella White, you will have the opportunity to utilize your talent for interior design and your excellent conversational skills to help clients create beautiful indoor and outdoor living spaces. You will work with exquisite products and be part of a family-owned and operated business that has been thriving since 1987. The role involves networking, building rapport, and growing your clientele while executing clients' visions through design projects.

Requirements

• Training and/or Education in Design, Industrial Design, Business, Marketing, or trade membership in Design field highly preferred.
• Knowledge of the design industry including fabrics, applications and general design practices preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience in design or luxury retail environment required.
• Demonstrated ability to sell luxury products.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of MS Office and iPad required; Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system(s) preferred.
• Technical knowledge of space planning and ability to use planning software such as RoomSketcher preferred.
• Problem solving skills and positive, professional demeanor required.
• Ability to work hours including frequent weekend hours and additional hours during special events.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in luxury retail environment.
• Familiarity with design software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Executes client's vision and leads in all design projects by creating layouts, making product suggestions, and presenting recommendations including scheduled house calls with a minimum of 2 per month.
• Welcomes guests into the showroom by providing a friendly, informative atmosphere and assists with guests' needs while sharing the brand story.
• Provides updates to guests' orders on a regular basis and follows through after delivery.
• Inputs all custom sales for clients with accuracy.
• Assists with printing and tagging of merchandise in the showroom per brand standards.
• Assists in the implementation of the sales floor plan and merchandises accessories and rooms within the showroom.
• Checks order acknowledgements weekly and communicates updates to clients by phone and follow-up email.
• Utilizes Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) daily and frequently updates client's information.
• Cleans and helps with upkeep of showroom.
• Assists with annual inventory and periodic cycle counts.
• Works a part-time schedule of up to 30 hours per week.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with match after 12 months
• Employee Assistance Program and Chaplain Services to support mental and emotional well-being
• Monthly incentive and/or bonus opportunities
• Generous Employee Product Purchase discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees