Design Consultant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, with relevant work experience.
• At least one year of practical interior design experience.
• Broad knowledge of interior design and effective sales techniques.
• Working knowledge of online sales and design tools.
• Good listening skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• General understanding of using social media and grassroots marketing to develop a book of business.
• Valid driver’s license, unless the associate establishes an acceptable alternative means of transportation available during all business hours.
• Intermediate competency using digital floor-planning technology.
• Experience using interactive visualization technology such as augmented reality, virtual reality, or other design-concept tools.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a design-related field from an accredited institution.
• Proven experience using social media and grassroots marketing to develop a book of business.
• Experience with 3D applications.

Responsibilities

• Create design solutions that reflect customers’ preferences and budgets.
• Sell Ethan Allen products and services.
• Represent the Ethan Allen brand; greet customers, establish rapport, obtain appointments, and conduct in-home consultations.
• Make home calls to evaluate customer needs and provide individualized design solutions intended to close sales.
• Use grassroots marketing and social media platforms to develop and grow the business.
• Educate customers about Ethan Allen’s complimentary design service and tailor the level of design service to their preferences.
• Stay current on design and color trends.
• Coordinate with the team to provide service before and after sales, including keeping customers informed about order status and delays.
• Participate in corporate-sponsored marketing and training programs as required.
• Educate customers about available Ethan Allen-sponsored financing options.
• Contribute to developing and maintaining the design center’s portfolio.
• Use corporate systems and technology to design projects, create presentations, and provide professional service.
• Enter orders using the retail point-of-sale system.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly design center.
• Work with the Design Center Leader/Design Sales Leader and other Design Consultants to develop and monitor business and grassroots marketing plans, and suggest adjustments based on goals and objectives.
• Use technology such as the 3-D Room Planner, CRM, and Live Chat to build project volume and productive relationships with prospective and current clients.
• Use appropriate social media, including Facebook and Instagram, to increase personal and Ethan Allen visibility, and use channels such as LinkedIn to build a network of outside professionals.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Medical plans with prescription drug coverage
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Basic and supplemental group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Dependent group term life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Business travel accident life insurance
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Commuter savings plans for public transit and parking
• Voluntary whole life insurance
• Voluntary critical care insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program