Furniture Sales

Oki Furniture Fair•Cold Spring, KY

2d•$55,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Furniture Fair is hiring a Home Style Specialist for a sales and design role. The specialist helps customers create appealing, functional living spaces by identifying their needs, style, preferences, and budget, then recommending suitable furniture and presenting design plans. The role includes consultations both in the store and in customers’ homes, with the goal of providing a seamless client experience and driving store sales. Furniture Fair provides 12 weeks of paid training, ongoing support from customer and designer support teams, product support, and tools to help sales team members build a successful career. The company describes itself as a growing, family-owned furniture retailer serving Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Earning potential is listed as $55,000–$125,000+ through commission and bonuses.

Requirements

Experience in sales.
Ability to identify clients’ needs and match them with appropriate products.
Design skills and an eye for style to help customers address interior design challenges.
Strong interpersonal skills and enjoyment of helping people and building relationships.
Professional communication skills, including written communication.
Familiarity with product lines from retail and wholesale home vendors.
Ability to work hard, learn, grow, and take ownership of personal success.

Nice To Haves

Creativity and a competitive attitude.
Passion for design and helping customers.
Experience working with clients with varied design styles and budgets.

Responsibilities

Use design expertise in one-on-one in-store and in-home consultations to help clients design living spaces and drive store sales.
Conduct productive in-home consultations, accurately measuring and assessing clients’ living spaces.
Engage clients professionally and personally, demonstrating a passion for the products.
Maintain a professional appearance that represents the Furniture Fair brand.
Create and present design plans based on clients’ needs, styles, preferences, and living spaces.
Follow up with clients regarding product arrivals and setup to provide a seamless experience.
Build client relationships and follow up regarding promotions and new product arrivals.
Stay informed about current sales and promotions to meet and exceed established sales and productivity goals.
Demonstrate strong product knowledge, including features and benefits across the design center assortment.
Use design skills and knowledge of home furnishings to help customers solve interior design challenges and select appropriate products.