What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Consultant position at Behind the Design?
Build upon your design career, creating high-end designer window treatments for luxury clientele! Bring your passion for design and create one-of-a-kind statement pieces to elevate our client’s homes!
We are actively looking for an enthusiastic, driven Design Consultant who:
- Has experience working with in-home sales
- Understands the importance of educating clients about products to close a sale
- Has a passion for design or has previously worked in the interior design field
- Is looking to join a reputable company that is a leader in the custom window treatment industry and a local Austin original
This position is located in North Austin, and we are looking for a Design Consultant who lives within a 30-mile radius of our showroom.
As a Design Consultant, YOU will:
- Work from our fantastic showroom and learn in-depth knowledge about our custom window treatment offerings ranging from shutters, blinds, shades, and draperies
- Educate clients about our products and tailor design solutions that meet their design needs utilizing different textiles and colors
- Do in-home consultations to understand your clients’ space and have a deeper understanding of what their needs are
- Negotiate contract terms with clients, selling a collaborative vision and ideal solution
- Specify and estimate using software to measure, quote, and put together design details
- Maintain client relationships resulting in repeat business and referrals
Our offer to YOU:
- Leads and appointments are set on your behalf
- Commission structure on sub-total (pre-tax): 10% - 12%
- $1000 per month base pay
- $300 monthly mileage reimbursement
- Additional performance bonuses
- 4% match on 401k
- 100% paid health, dental and vision insurance
- Design education is preferred but not required
What we need from YOU:
- In-home sales experience is a must (cabinetry, flooring, kitchen and bath, window coverings, furniture, lighting, etc.)
- Design education is preferred but not required
- Consultative sales methodology (active listening and guiding clients to solutions)
- Previous experience working in an environment requiring HIGH attention to detail
- Proficiency level with technology tools that allow you to generate quotes and manage records in a CRM
- Ability to travel within a 40-mile market to visit client residences
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
We would love to speak with you in more detail about this lucrative, fun opportunity!
APPLY NOW! We look forward to talking with you!
BONUS: Your resume will be promptly and personally reviewed by a human! You will hear from us within 24 hours of your application!
Behind The Design is a consulting and training organization. AS SUCH, we are not the employer for this position. We ASSIST our interior design firm clients in their search for high-caliber talent and provide them with best-in-class training, coaching, and development for a holistic approach to talent acquisition.
Behind The Design and all Affiliated Employers are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employers. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000