DESIGN CONSULTANT

Bassett Furniture•Oklahoma City, OK

19h•$70,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Bassett Design Consultants build meaningful, long-term customer relationships and use comprehensive knowledge of furniture construction and design trends to support customers. Through relationship selling, interior design consultations, and makeovers, they help customers turn their desired rooms into reality and maximize sales opportunities. The role involves creating, presenting, and selling product and design solutions, including in-person and virtual customer interactions. Bassett provides paid, in-depth training in product knowledge, sales techniques, design skills, and client development through online classes, videos, hands-on activities, and one-on-one coaching. The company also offers Interior Design certification training and continuing learning opportunities. Compensation is commission-based, with additional bonus opportunities. The posting states that experienced Design Consultants average $70,000–$105,000 per year, and corporate top writers can earn up to $135,000 per year.

Requirements

Passion for design and desire to learn.
Highly driven to meet or exceed sales goals.
Ability to discern and coordinate colors and textures.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Friendly, outgoing personality and positive outlook.
Self-motivation in building clientele.
Computer proficiency.
Proven track record of success in sales.
Polished image and career-minded professionalism.
Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
Desire to work in a commissioned sales environment.
Ability to thrive in a varied-paced retail environment.
Ability to drive to customers’ residences and businesses for makeovers.
Adeptness at conducting virtual appointments and live chats.

Responsibilities

Build meaningful, long-term customer relationships and a base of loyal clients.
Use relationship-selling techniques in interior design consultations and makeovers.
Create, present, and sell product and design solutions.
Engage customers to determine needs based on their taste, lifestyle, and investment range.
Listen to customers and translate their preferences into design choices.
Conduct virtual appointments and live chats.
Drive to customers’ residences and businesses for makeovers.
Work as a supportive team member in a retail environment.