Interior Design Sales Professional / Albuquerque, NM

Ethan Allen•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ethan Allen, a leading interior design destination, is seeking an Interior Design Sales Professional for its Albuquerque, NM location. As America's #1 Premium Furniture Retailer, Ethan Allen combines advanced technology with personalized service, offering complimentary interior design and selling a wide range of home furnishings. The company values talent, entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to build lasting client relationships. This full-time position involves creating individualized design solutions, selling Ethan Allen products and services, and achieving sales goals in a flexible, relationship-based selling environment. Successful candidates will utilize social media and digital channels to promote the brand and grow business. Compensation is commission-based, with potential for significant earnings based on sales performance.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant work experience.
Minimum of one (1) year of practical interior design experience.
Broad knowledge of interior design and effective sales techniques.
Working knowledge of online sales and design tools.
Good listening skills with excellent oral and written communication skills.
General understanding of how to utilize social media and grass-roots marketing to develop a book of business.
Valid driver’s license, or ability to establish an alternate means of transportation.
Intermediate skill competency using digital floor planning technology.
Willing and capable of learning new technologies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a design-related field from an accredited institution.
Proven experience preferred.
3D applications a plus.
Experience using interactive technology to view design concepts such as augmented reality, virtual reality and other visualization tools.

Responsibilities

Create design solutions consistent with customer preferences and budget.
Sell Ethan Allen's products and services.
Represent the Ethan Allen brand in all customer interactions.
Professionally greet customers, establish rapport, and obtain appointments and in-home consultations.
Conduct home calls to evaluate customer needs and provide individualized design solutions to close sales.
Utilize grassroots marketing and social media platforms to develop and grow business.
Educate customers about Ethan Allen's complimentary design service.
Stay current on design and color trends.
Coordinate with the team to provide exceptional customer service before and after the sale, including order status updates.
Participate in corporate-sponsored marketing and training programs.
Educate customers on available Ethan Allen sponsored finance options.
Contribute to the development and upkeep of the design center's portfolio.
Utilize corporate systems and technology for designing projects, creating presentations, and providing professional service.
Enter orders using the retail point of sale system.
Maintain a neat and orderly design center projection.
Collaborate with leadership and team members to develop business and marketing plans to exceed goals.
Provide suggestions to modify plans based on reaching specific goals and objectives.
Utilize technology such as 3-D Room Planner, CRM, and Live Chat to build project volume and client relationships.
Use social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) to enhance personal and company presence.
Build relationships with outside talent via social media (e.g., LinkedIn) to expand market network.
Perform any other required duties.