Sales Consultant, In-Home Design (Exteriors)- Bakersfield, CA

The Home Depot • Bakersfield, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Design Consultant at Home Depot Installation Services (HDIS) is primarily responsible for selling exterior and interior products and services to customers through outside sales efforts. This role involves traveling to customer homes and trade shows to assess needs, make tailored recommendations, and negotiate price quotes, all while ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction. The consultant will also engage in prospecting for new customers and maintaining relationships with store associates to drive sales.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years of prior in-home or virtual sales experience.
• Prior home improvement industry experience.
• Prior experience with successful lead generation.
• Computer and application skills and use of varied technology (email, iPad, apps, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Travel and engage in outside sales activities, primarily in customers' homes.
• Conduct professional and compelling sales presentations.
• Adapt quickly to changing customer needs and effectively advocate HDIS solutions.
• Conduct incidental activities necessary to complete sales (e.g., assessing customer needs, develop price quotes, measure product specifications, etc.).
• Present warranty and available financing options to customers.
• Prepare for appointments, commute to/from appointments and process sales-related paperwork.
• Prospecting for new customers both inside and outside of assigned THD store and participate in scheduled industry events.
• Proactively seek out new referrals, and develop and maintain relationships with store management and associates.
• Attend sales and store team meetings to continually improve sales techniques and learn about HDIS product offerings.

Benefits

• Reimbursement for travel as required by state and federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: High school or GED