Interior Designer Sales Consultant
Norris Furniture and Interiors•Sarasota, FL
•$50,000 - $150,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Norris Furniture & Interiors, a family-owned and operated business for over 40 years, is seeking talented and artful Interior Designers, Design Consultants, and Luxury Furniture Sales Associates. We represent world-leading brands in high-quality furnishings and are Southwest Florida's premier specialists in timeless interiors. This role involves serving clientele and undertaking a variety of design projects in a friendly, client-centered environment.
Requirements
- Proven work experience in designing interior spaces (consultations, renovations, space planning & new construction)
- History of exceeding sales goals in a luxury retail or furniture showroom setting
- Expertise in layout, color, lighting, materials, fabrics, custom furniture, custom window treatments, accessories, rugs & more
- Impressive portfolio of previous work
- Creative talent, imagination and eye for design
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Successful project management skills
- Bachelor's degree in interior design or similar preferred
- Ability to make home calls to customers to provide a complete design solution
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record and ability to provide own transportation to and from clients' homes
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Floor Planner, SketchUp, 3D Max, Illustrator or other design programs a plus
Responsibilities
- Establish rapport with guests in a low-stress environment
- Interpret and translate client needs into visual presentations
- Define project requirements and schedule during the initial meeting or home visit
- Manage design projects from concept to completion
- Set costs and project fees according to client's budget and needs
- Research and decide on product, materials, and fabrics sourcing
- Produce samples, mood boards, and presentations
- Keep abreast of project progression and timeliness
- Work closely with clients and support teams
- Research and follow industry changes, evolutions, and best practices
Benefits
- Opportunity to travel to High Point Market and vendor factories for training
- Support of colleagues and management
- Incentive-based compensation with commissions paid on written sales
- Bi-weekly draw
- Many bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
