Interior Designer
About The Position
An innovative leader responsible for the La-Z-Boy In-Home Design program and personalized client solutions while reflecting the company’s ethos around people, processes, products and brand. The role requires translating client needs into actionable design concepts, conducting insightful in-home consultations, and fortifying sales teams with design expertise. This position is instrumental in elevating the design culture and is held to the utmost standards of professionalism and integrity. At La -Z-Boy we are committed to improving our customers' lives by helping them transform their houses into homes. Designers at La-Z-Boy Furniture are paid salary plus commission on written sales with NO COMMISSION CAP. As a LaZBoy designer, you will also enjoy excellent benefits including Health Insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Vacation 401k with match Paid Training Employee Assistance program (EAP): At LaZBoy our employees’ well-being is a top priority! You will have access to talk confidentially with a licensed therapist (with topics such as: anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and relationships) Access FREE and DISCOUNTED resources for mental health, financial planning, legal advice, and caregiving referrals Access to FREE online education resources FREE online will documentation preparation Help with better health care choices, like claims, billing, fee negotiation, and RNs who can explain diagnoses and treatments. Employee Rewards: BRAVO POINTS – save up points rewarded by managers to spend on almost anything! From merchandise such as home supplies, electronics, apparel, event tickets, travel, mastery classes and more NAME BRAND ITEMS! REWARDS FOR TOP SELLERS Employee Referral! Get rewarded for staffing at La-Z-Boy!
Requirements
- Education: bachelor’s degree; or equivalent experience.
- Experience: 2-3 years in sales or interior design, with a residential emphasis.
- Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, computer-aided design programs, financial understanding, adept interpersonal communication, analytical abilities, goal orientation, team management, and customer service.
- Other: Ability to work the schedule and hours dictated by business needs, to include evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Valid Driver’s License
- 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
- 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
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- 401k with match
- Paid Training
- Employee Assistance program (EAP): At LaZBoy our employees’ well-being is a top priority! You will have access to talk confidentially with a licensed therapist (with topics such as: anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and relationships)
- Access FREE and DISCOUNTED resources for mental health, financial planning, legal advice, and caregiving referrals
- Access to FREE online education resources
- FREE online will documentation preparation
- Help with better health care choices, like claims, billing, fee negotiation, and RNs who can explain diagnoses and treatments.
- Employee Rewards: BRAVO POINTS – save up points rewarded by managers to spend on almost anything! From merchandise such as home supplies, electronics, apparel, event tickets, travel, mastery classes and more
- NAME BRAND ITEMS!
- REWARDS FOR TOP SELLERS
- Employee Referral! Get rewarded for staffing at La-Z-Boy!
- 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 and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
