In-Home Design Consultant - Sales

Express Flooring • Hayward, CA

1d • $150,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Express Flooring is seeking ambitious, results-driven Design Consultants for a consultative in-home sales role. Consultants meet homeowners in their homes, present customized flooring solutions, and guide customers from consultation through a signed agreement. They are expected to build trust, understand customer needs and project goals, provide product and design recommendations, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. The role is suited to competitive sales professionals motivated by uncapped commission earnings and independent management of their schedules and sales pipelines.

This is a 1099 direct-seller position with an uncapped commission structure. The posting states that successful consultants average $150,000–$250,000 in their first year, top performers exceed $300,000 annually, and the compensation range is $150,000–$250,000 USD. Consultants receive pre-scheduled appointments, a company-provided iPad and measuring tool, internal support, and a seven-week paid training program with ongoing coaching and development. The role requires travel throughout an assigned market, multiple in-home appointments per day, and availability for evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of in-home sales, outside sales, or consultative sales experience.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to manage a schedule and sales pipeline independently.
• Confidence in a one-call-close sales environment.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift and move product samples and materials weighing up to 55 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel throughout an assigned market and manage multiple in-home appointments per day.

Nice To Haves

• College degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home consultations with homeowners and provide customized flooring solutions.
• Build trust by understanding customers’ needs, lifestyle considerations, and project goals.
• Present curated product selections and design recommendations.
• Prepare accurate measurements and project estimates.
• Explain financing options and available promotions.
• Guide sales from consultation to signed agreement, with the expectation of earning the customer’s business during the initial appointment.
• Partner with internal teams to support a seamless customer experience from sale through installation.
• Consistently meet and exceed individual sales goals.

Benefits

• Seven-week paid training program plus ongoing coaching and development.
• Company-provided iPad and measuring tool.
• Access to an optional contractor benefits program offering discounts and resources.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED