Sales & Design Consultant

Bumble Bee Blinds of Northwest Arkansas•Springdale, AR

24d•$60,000 - $90,000

About The Position

As a Design and Sales Consultant at Bumble Bee Blinds, you will sell window-covering products to residential and commercial clients in your market, build a clientele, drive sales revenue, and uphold company standards, quality, and professionalism. The role calls for strong customer service, attention to detail, organization, creativity, ambition, and personable communication. You will listen to prospective customers and present innovative solutions using your product knowledge and sales skills. This position reports directly to the General Manager. The successful candidate is energetic, positive, forward-thinking, accountable, and interested in helping develop a new business. They are a self-starter who enjoys generating and closing sales, works well independently and as part of a team, and communicates calmly and professionally with leadership and customers. The position includes a base salary of $40,000 per year plus sales commission, with potential incremental commission for self-generated leads. The role involves customer consultations and measurements, local lead generation and networking, maintaining client and project records, coordinating with customers and departments, simple installation of window treatments, and participation in sales meetings, webinars, and training. Occasional local promotional activities may take place during evenings or weekends. The associate works in typical office conditions and also visits customer locations for consultations and installation-related duties. Physical activities include sitting or standing, communicating, using office equipment and computers, lifting computer equipment and supplies, occasional ladder climbing, lifting 30–50 pounds, and twisting or reaching to install and adjust hardware. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in self-generated lead sales, commercial sales, and customer service.
Comfort interfacing with potential customers in residential and commercial settings.
Working knowledge of common computer software, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and a CRM program.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to maintain efficient notes and records.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including understanding of basic grammar and writing.
Friendly demeanor toward customers and colleagues.
Ability to work independently.
Valid driver's license.
High school diploma required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in interior design or home-services sales.
Understanding of home services or product sales.
College degree.

Responsibilities

Provide reliable, high-quality customer support.
Drive leads and conduct lead-generation activities, such as local canvassing.
Perform in-home consultations, explain window-covering options and functionality, take measurements, and provide estimates.
Develop customer relationships and identify the best window solutions for each space.
Use Bumble Bee Blinds technology to meet customer needs.
Build and nurture networking relationships with new and existing clients, interior designers, realtors, and builders in the local market.
Maintain, update, and communicate client data, project status, and job details.
Use customer information, materials, and support to execute assigned tasks efficiently.
Perform simple window-treatment installations according to manufacturer instructions and best practices.
Complete and submit required task-related activities, productivity information, and other documentation on time.
Maintain communication with all departments and customers about current work orders.
Participate in regular sales meetings, webinars, and training.
Arrive on time for work, appointments, and meetings.
Occasionally participate in local promotional activities to support business development, including activities that may occur in evenings or on weekends.