Designer

Floor & Decor • Utica, MI

3d • $15

About The Position

Floor & Decor Designers provide consultative design services from initial customer interaction through project completion, building lasting customer relationships and brand loyalty. They meet with customers to understand project needs, explain project requirements, and develop creative design concepts aligned with each customer's personal style, lifestyle, and budget. Designers advise on tile, wood, stone, and accessories for residential and commercial projects, and design and sell complete, functional, and aesthetically appealing solutions.

The role includes managing multiple customer projects through all phases, communicating consistently and accurately with customers and colleagues, and partnering with store leadership and employees to manage projects from inquiry to installation. Designers use company design applications and communication tools, support store initiatives and goals, and stay engaged with current and emerging design trends in their market. Limited car travel may be required. The job takes place in an environment frequently exposed to a warehouse and moving vehicles, with noise that is typically moderate to noisy.

Requirements

• At least one year of interior design experience or prior retail/sales experience.
• Proficient in basic mathematical skills.
• Self-motivated and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge, including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Internal candidates must have 12 months of experience in a design consultant position.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Design is a plus.
• Knowledge of hard surface flooring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet store customers helpfully and support walk-in design needs.
• Schedule design appointments for existing and potential customers; develop clientele through networking, referrals, and leads generated in the store.
• Advise homeowners, interior designers, and builders on tile, wood, stone, and accessories for residential and commercial projects.
• Design and sell complete, functional, and aesthetically appealing solutions.
• Manage multiple simultaneous customer projects through all phases with accuracy, timeliness, follow-up, and concise communication.
• Consistently use company communication tools and email.
• Collaborate and communicate with store leadership and employees to manage projects from inquiry to installation and achieve sales and other goals.
• Support company initiatives and goals by modeling and coaching best practices with store employees.
• Engage with current and emerging design trends in the market.
• Understand and use design applications, including Salesforce, the proprietary Online Design Appointment Scheduler, and MyProject.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities and career advancement opportunities at every level.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Referral Bonus Program.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other insurance plans, subject to eligibility criteria.
• Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates.
• Paid holidays and a personal holiday.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off starting on Day 1.

What This Job Offers

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