DESIGN_CONSULTANT

Bassett Furniture • Newington, CT

1d • $70,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Bassett Furniture is hiring Design Consultants to build meaningful, long-term relationships with customers through relationship-based selling and interior design consultations. Consultants use knowledge of furniture construction and design trends to help customers turn their ideas for their homes into reality, including through design makeovers and Bassett’s complimentary design service. The role includes creating, presenting, and selling product and design solutions that reflect customers’ tastes, lifestyles, and investment ranges. Consultants may conduct appointments virtually or visit customers’ residences and businesses. The position is commission-based, with additional bonus opportunities. Bassett provides product, sales, and design training, including Interior Design certification training, one-on-one coaching, and continuing learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Passion for design and an eye for coordinating colors and textures.
• Highly driven to meet or exceed sales goals, with a proven track record of success in sales.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; friendly, outgoing personality and positive outlook.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Computer proficiency.
• Polished image and career-minded professionalism.
• Ability to listen to customers and translate their 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 and a loyal client base.
• Use relationship-selling techniques during interior design consultations and makeovers to maximize sales opportunities.
• Engage customers to understand their needs, tastes, lifestyles, and investment ranges.
• Create, present, and sell product and design solutions.
• Conduct virtual appointments and live chats, and drive to customers’ residences and businesses for makeovers.
• Use the complimentary design service to develop customer relationships and sales.
• Participate in training and continuing learning opportunities.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for growth and advancement
• Commission-based compensation and bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed