Design Consultant– In-Home Sales
About The Position
Matrix Basement Finishing is seeking motivated, competitive, and results-driven Design Consultants to join its sales team. The role is an opportunity for experienced sales professionals to use their relationship-building, presentation, objection-handling, and closing skills in a high-earning career. The company provides leads, training, and a proven sales process. Design Consultants meet homeowners interested in transforming unfinished basements into functional living spaces. They guide customers through available options, develop personalized solutions, and help bring homeowners’ visions to life. The position involves conducting pre-scheduled consultations in the home throughout the Chicagoland market and working toward individual sales and performance goals. The position is full-time and W-2, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Compensation includes performance-based commissions and incentives, with uncapped earning potential. Matrix offers paid initial training, company-generated leads, sales tools and leadership support, and advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- Previous sales experience; home improvement, remodeling, construction, automotive, or other high-ticket consumer sales experience is preferred.
- Proven ability to close deals and achieve sales targets.
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Competitive, self-motivated personality and strong work ethic.
- Confidence conducting face-to-face presentations with homeowners.
- Coachability and willingness to follow an established sales system.
- Strong organization, time management, and follow-through.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory.
- Availability for afternoon, evening, and Saturday appointments.
Nice To Haves
- In-home sales or one-call-close experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct 1–3 pre-scheduled, in-home sales consultations per day.
- Meet with qualified homeowners throughout the Chicagoland market.
- Identify customer needs, project goals, and budgets.
- Present customized basement-finishing solutions and pricing.
- Follow Matrix’s structured sales presentation process.
- Build trust, demonstrate value, overcome objections, and close sales.
- Maintain customer information, proposals, and follow-up activity in company systems accurately.
- Work consistently toward individual sales and performance goals.
- Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and professional development.
Benefits
- Uncapped earning potential through performance-based commissions and incentives.
- Company-generated leads and pre-scheduled appointments.
- Paid initial training and hands-on sales development.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match, subject to eligibility.
- Paid time off, subject to eligibility.
- Company holidays, subject to eligibility.
- Advancement opportunities within a growing organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
