Interior Designer Sales Specialist (full-time)
About The Position
The Interior Designer Sales Specialist’s primary responsibility is to serve in-store guests using Living Spaces’ Guest Engagement Model, with an emphasis on interior design. The specialist also serves scheduled design appointments made in-store, through Commercial business channels, or through appointment-setting technology by analyzing information about project requests and constraints. The role includes understanding guests’ design goals, providing relevant design advice and product recommendations, and presenting customized room designs with fabric samples, furniture, tables, and accessories. The specialist maintains merchandise knowledge, processes transactions in the Point of Sale system, completes required training, and contributes to store readiness and team sales goals. The position requires working weekends and most holidays and working in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- An associate degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent from a community college or four-year college in interior design, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1–2 years of experience in a customer service, retail, or furniture store environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
- A vocational certificate or degree in interior design.
- Successful completion of Living Spaces’ internal certification program.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of design software programs.
Responsibilities
- Greet and engage guests and execute sales proficiency using the Living Spaces Guest Engagement Model and its supporting behaviors.
- Determine guests’ goals and requirements for their design projects.
- Provide relevant design advice, product knowledge, and product recommendations.
- Present customized room designs, including sample fabrics, furniture, tables, and accessory recommendations.
- Maintain current knowledge of merchandise lines, product features, benefits, and availability.
- Develop product knowledge and familiarity with brand design inspiration.
- Process customer transactions in the Point of Sale system.
- Complete required training within the expected timeframe and participate in ongoing learning opportunities.
- Support and contribute to the store team to help delight guests and achieve revenue targets.
- Complete the daily task list and style guides to ensure the store is “Grand Opening” ready.
- Work weekends and most holidays.
Benefits
- Medical insurance (full-time only, subject to eligibility requirements).
- Dental insurance (full-time only, subject to eligibility requirements).
- Vision insurance (full-time only, subject to eligibility requirements).
- 401(k) with Company match (full- and part-time, subject to eligibility requirements).
- Vacation (full-time only or as otherwise required by applicable law, subject to eligibility requirements).
- Paid sick leave (full- and part-time, subject to eligibility requirements).
- Flexible or health spending account (eligible full-time team members only).
- Employee Assistance Program (full- and part-time, subject to eligibility requirements).
- Holiday pay (full-time only, subject to eligibility requirements).
- Life insurance (full-time only, subject to eligibility requirements).
- Team bonus for eligible Retail, Guest Services, and Distribution Center Team Members based on meeting specific goals and KPIs.
- Overtime pay for eligible, non-exempt team members.
- Expense reimbursement as required by applicable law and Company policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
