Interior Designer Sales Specialist
About The Position
The Interior Designer Sales Specialist services in-store guests using the Living Spaces Guest Engagement Model, with an emphasis on interior design. The role also serves scheduled design appointments made in-house, through Commercial business channels, or through appointment-setting technology by analyzing information about project requests and constraints. The specialist determines guests’ design goals and requirements, provides design advice and product recommendations, and presents customized room designs with fabric samples, furniture, tables, and accessories. The role maintains current merchandise knowledge, processes transactions in the Point of Sale system, completes required training, and supports store-wide guest service and revenue goals. The specialist also helps keep the store “Grand Opening” ready by completing daily task lists and style guides.
Requirements
- 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 using Microsoft Office programs.
- Vocational certificate or degree in interior design.
- Successfully complete the internal certification program at Living Spaces.
- Ability to work weekends and most holidays.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of design software programs is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Greet and engage guests and execute sales proficiency using the Living Spaces Guest Engagement Model and 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 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 daily task lists and style guides to help ensure the store is “Grand Opening” ready.
Benefits
- Team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPIs for eligible Retail, Guest Services, and Distribution Center Team Members.
- Medical insurance (full-time only).
- Dental insurance (full-time only).
- Vision insurance (full-time only).
- 401(k) with Company match (full- and part-time).
- Vacation (full-time only or as otherwise required by applicable law).
- Paid sick leave (full- and part-time).
- Flex or Health Spending Account (eligible full-time only).
- Employee Assistance Program (full- and part-time).
- Holiday pay (full-time only).
- Life insurance (full-time only).
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
