Design Consultant

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc • Savannah, GA

14h • $55,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Havertys Furniture is seeking Interior Design Consultants or design graduates to help customers create home décor designs and furnish their homes. The role works with customers and sales consultants to recommend furniture and accessories, develop room plans and photo-realistic 3D renderings, and provide in-home, in-store, and virtual consultations. Design Consultants support sales transactions and customer follow-up, coordinate home visits and presentations, and help customers finalize selections. Havertys offers paid training and an uncapped commission structure with a guaranteed income feature. The stated annual earning range is $55,000 to $100,000+, with a national average of $84,000 for Havertys Interior Design Consultants in 2025.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in interior design or a related field; or 2 to 4 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to drive and provide personal transportation to customer in-home appointments.
• Reliable transportation and verification of at least the minimum state-required car insurance.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work five days a week during retail hours, including nights and weekends.
• Flexibility to accommodate customers’ schedules for scheduled home visits.

Nice To Haves

• ASID certification.
• Prior use of Room Planner software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office components, internet software, and full-shot image software.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers and sales consultants to create room designs and recommend furniture and accessories.
• Offer in-home, in-store, and virtual consultations to understand customers’ needs, style, budget, and spaces.
• Create floor plans and photo-realistic 3D renderings featuring Havertys furniture and accessories in customers’ homes.
• Assist Sales Consultants in closing transactions by providing design knowledge to customers.
• Help schedule or attend qualified home visits with Sales Consultants.
• Coordinate with customers during home visits and final presentations to review selected items, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Provide feedback to the Sales Consultant and Branch Manager after home visits and upon completion of floor plans and presentation boards.
• Assist Sales Consultants with creating special-order SKUs and increasing sales reserves.
• Provide constructive feedback to customers to help build sales and increase average tickets.
• Maintain knowledge of special sales, financing plans, delivery procedures, warranties, furniture styles, and products.
• Reinforce customer selections and help bring sales to closure.
• Use My Sales Center to access and follow up with customers, as applicable.
• Maintain consistent sales levels and other key metrics as required by management.
• Participate in sales training on the sales floor to learn the Havertys customer engagement process.

Benefits

• Paid comprehensive training.
• Daily Pay Program allowing pay to be drawn between pay cycles.
• 401(k) program with a 4% company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick time, personal days, and company holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement within the company.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Associate discount on merchandise.
• Team member referral bonus program.
• Educational financial assistance.
• Complimentary health and wellness program.
• Uncapped commission structure with a guaranteed income feature.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level