DESIGN CONSULTANT

Bassett Furniture•Greensboro, NC

22d•$70,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Bassett Furniture is hiring a Design Consultant to build meaningful, long-term customer relationships through relationship-based selling and interior design consultations. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of furniture construction and design trends, and uses design consultations and makeovers to help customers create rooms that reflect their tastes, lifestyles, and investment ranges while maximizing sales opportunities. Design Consultants create, present, and sell product and design solutions; conduct in-person and virtual appointments and live chats; and may travel to customers’ residences and businesses for makeovers. The position is commission-based, with additional bonus opportunities. The posting states that experienced Bassett Design Consultants average $70,000–$105,000 per year, with corporate top writers earning 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 individual coaching. The company also offers Interior Design certification training and ongoing learning opportunities. The posting describes opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Requirements

Passion for design.
Strong drive 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.
Ability to listen and translate customer wants into design choices.
Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
Desire to work in a commissioned sales environment.
Dedication to being a supportive team member.
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 using relationship-selling techniques.
Use knowledge of furniture construction and design trends in customer consultations.
Conduct interior design consultations and makeovers to identify sales opportunities.
Engage customers to understand their needs, taste, lifestyle, and investment range.
Create, present, and sell product and design solutions.
Conduct virtual appointments and live chats.
Travel to customers’ residences and businesses for makeovers.