Interior Design Consultant | Luxury Retail Sales (Marlton, New Jersey)

Ethan Allen•Marlton, NJ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Ethan Allen Retail, Inc. is seeking an experienced Interior Design Consultant for its established Marlton Design Center. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity serving residential clients in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The consultant operates an independent design practice within Ethan Allen’s luxury brand, with support from its vertically integrated manufacturing, customization capabilities, and nationwide service and delivery. Designers provide high-touch, concierge-level services in clients’ homes and in the studio, managing projects from initial concept through installation while building long-term client relationships and a personal book of business. The role combines residential interior design, consultative sales, project coordination, and community business development. Consultants use design and visualization tools, CRM, POS, and corporate systems to create and present customized solutions, sell furnishings and design services, and support clients through order placement and delivery. Compensation includes a guaranteed recoverable draw of $55,000 annually, paid bi-weekly, plus commission-based earnings with unlimited upside. The posting states that experienced Design Consultants in this market averaged $102,916 in 2025, with top performers exceeding $200,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or a related field, or at least five years of professional experience in residential design or a closely related industry.
Strong understanding of interior design principles and consultative selling.
Experience with digital design and floor-planning tools.
Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to work a retail schedule that includes weekends.
Valid driver’s license or approved alternative transportation for client visits.
Enjoys creative ownership, selling, and client engagement.
Thrive in a relationship-driven, consultative sales environment.
Entrepreneurial, motivated, and performance-oriented.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 3D design tools is preferred.
Comfort using social media and networking to support business development.
Values collaboration while building an individual design business.
Appreciates long-term stability within an established community presence.

Responsibilities

Deliver customized residential interior design solutions tailored to clients’ homes and lifestyles.
Create space plans, furnishings selections, fabric coordination, and whole-home concepts.
Present design solutions using professional presentations, sketches, layouts, and 3D visualization tools.
Conduct in-home consultations and site visits.
Serve as a trusted design advisor throughout the client journey and build long-term relationships through exceptional service, trust, and follow-through.
Educate clients about Ethan Allen’s complimentary design services and customization options.
Represent the Ethan Allen brand with confidence, polish, and professionalism.
Sell Ethan Allen furnishings, custom options, and design services.
Manage projects from initial consultation through order placement and delivery.
Proactively communicate order status and resolve issues as needed.
Meet or exceed performance benchmarks in a consultative, relationship-based selling environment.
Build a personal book of business through referrals, showroom traffic, and outreach.
Use social media and local networking to grow visibility within the Greater Philadelphia Market.
Participate in studio events, promotions, and corporate training initiatives.
Develop connections with the A&D community and related local industries.
Use CRM, POS, and corporate design systems to support workflow efficiency.
Apply 3D Room Planner and visualization tools to enhance client presentations.
Stay current with technologies that elevate the design and client experience.