DESIGN CONSULTANT

Bassett Furniture•Oklahoma City, OK

11d•$70,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Bassett Furniture Design Consultants build meaningful, long-term customer relationships through relationship-based selling and interior design consultations and makeovers. They maintain broad knowledge of furniture construction and design trends, help customers translate their preferences and needs into design choices, and create, present, and sell product and design solutions. The position includes working with customers in the showroom, at their homes or businesses, and through virtual appointments and live chats. Compensation is commission-based, with additional bonus opportunities. The posting states that experienced Design Consultants average $70,000–$105,000 per year, and top corporate writers can earn up to $135,000 per year. Bassett provides 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. The role is suited to a creative, motivated professional who enjoys design, sales, and building customer relationships.

Requirements

Passion for design.
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 developing clientele.
Computer proficiency.
Desire to learn.
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.
Ability to listen and translate customer wants into design choices.

Responsibilities

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