Residential Interior Designer -West Palm Beach

CITY Furniture•West Palm Beach, FL

3d•$50,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Residential Designer , the primary function of this position is to create innovative design within the client’s budget, while maximizing revenue on City Furniture/Ashley Homestore products. The Residential Designer is also responsible for building and maintaining relationships with vendors and internal cross-functional teams. Your contributions will ensure the success of the Sales - CITY Services Department at CITY Furniture.

Requirements

Listens and Communicates Effectively and Clearly – Verbal & Written
Technology Fluency
Relationship Management
Change receptivity
Self-driven and motivated
Customer facing experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
One to five years of experience in or from a related field is required.
Must be Bilingual
Ability to work evenings and weekends as part of a flexible and accommodating full-time
Navigate large showrooms and be on your feet 8 hours a day.
40-hour-per-week schedule
50% of Travel
Ability to guide customers throughout the showroom for extended periods of time.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Power Point, Excel, Word, and Outlook, etc.)
Google Suite (i.e. Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
Sketch Up, Design Files, AutoCAD or equivalent
You’ll use an iPad for all training, transactions, financing applications, inventory checks, etc.
Florida Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Interior Design license preferred.
Custom Closet Design Background is a plus

Responsibilities

Prospecting/Sales – Help guests design a home they'll love.
Assist guests in finding the best financing options.
Create invoices and schedule deliveries.
Management of the CITY CRM System.
Engage with customers.
Go to networking events.
Designers are responsible for closing their own business as well as collaborating with cross functional teams.
Collaborates with Sales Associates to promote the Design services.
Prospects, Networks, Engages and gains new business by being available in the showroom and in event locations and/or by phone when Sales Associates have a lead.
Presents design solutions to clients and helps the company close business.
Increases invoice amounts and sells profit categories.
Updates boards in showrooms and communicates progress of projects with cross-functional teams.
Obtains predetermined sales goal expectations on a monthly basis. (50%)
Client Home Design – Creates innovative designs within the client’s budget.
Meets with clients, and determines requirements for the project.
Measures and draws floor plans to scale.
Chooses colors, and develops a paint/color palette for the project.
Provides additional design services including lighting, window treatments, wall coverings, cabinetry, and flooring if needed.
Place furniture in the appropriate layout to best utilize space and satisfy the functional and aesthetic needs of the client.
Selects accessories and wall art to complete in-home design.
Accepts delivery/installation of items if necessary.
Provides exceptional customer service to all clients.
Handles objections and criticism well from clients.
Capable of working designs based on client’s needs. (40%)
Product Knowledge - Stay up-to-date with new product information and industry news.
Reviews new product information.
Understands the features and benefits associated with products to help fulfill the customers' needs. (5%)
Administrative Tasks – Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting.
Completes timesheets, mileage reports, and Design reporting, Account management, project tracking, schedules. (5%)