Interior Designer | Multiple La-Z-Boy Locations

La-Z-Boy • Covington, LA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

La-Z-Boy is seeking a talented Interior Designer to join their team. This role is responsible for the La-Z-Boy In-Home Design program and providing personalized client solutions. The Interior Designer will translate client needs into actionable design concepts, conduct in-home consultations, and support sales teams with design expertise. This position aims to elevate the design culture within the company and requires a high level of professionalism and integrity. The role offers a base salary plus unlimited commission, with an average annual earning potential of $60,000 - $90,000+ after training. Training is provided at $20 per hour for 2-6 weeks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years in sales or interior design, with a residential emphasis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, computer-aided design programs, financial understanding, adept interpersonal communication, analytical abilities, goal orientation, team management, and customer service.
• Ability to work the schedule and hours dictated by business needs, to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate motor vehicle.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Nearly continuous use of repetitive hand motions, hearing and listening.
• Often required to sit, walk, bend and stoop.
• Subject to inside environmental conditions.
• Ability to pass background and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Design Certification
• Advanced interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit & experience in building effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with Sales Associates and clients to understand their style, lifestyle, and vision for their home.
• Designing inspiring spaces using premium furniture, fabrics, and décor.
• Providing professional design consultations, including layout planning and product recommendations.
• Creating cohesive looks that bring comfort, style, and functionality together.
• Promote the La-Z-Boy In-Home Design program to draft potential design solutions.
• Present customized portfolio presentations tailored to the client’s requirements and preferences to achieve or surpass store and individual design sales goals.
• Achieve annual operating benchmarks, and personal objectives.
• Schedule and conduct in-home consultations to understand client's unique needs, preferences, and vision for their space.
• Partner with Store and Sales Managers to provide coaching, training, and support to sales teams to improve design culture, product knowledge, sales techniques, strategies, and overall in-home design performance.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure execution of operational excellence.
• Create design concepts and digital presentation with finish selections, furnishings, and decor.
• Translate the client’s lifestyle, taste, and budget into actionable design recommendations.
• Ensure proper execution of all existing and new systems and administrative procedures.
• Support store management with weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings.
• Support store management with the execution of special projects and promotions.
• Adhere to legal and efficient accounting practices.
• Uphold brand visual standards in the store by ensuring cleanliness in employee and customer areas.

Benefits

• Health Insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Optum for Prescriptions
• In-Network Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• 401k with match
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Paid Training
• Health Savings Account - Contributions go in tax-free, grow tax-free and are withdrawn tax-free
• Tuition Reimbursement (may receive up to $5,250 per calendar year)
• Employee Assistance Program (Free to all employees!)
• Counseling sessions
• Financial and legal resources
• Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance
• 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%
• 9-11 paid holidays each year
• Two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire
• Personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree