Design Consultant

About the position

The Design Consultant at Bassett Furniture is responsible for building long-term customer relationships while utilizing their knowledge of furniture construction and design trends. This role involves engaging with customers through consultations and makeovers, employing relationship selling techniques to maximize sales opportunities. The position is ideal for individuals passionate about interior design and committed to helping customers realize their dream spaces.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful and long-term customer relationships.
• Utilize knowledge of furniture construction and design trends to assist customers.
• Conduct interior design consultations and makeovers.
• Engage customers to determine their needs based on taste, lifestyle, and investment range.
• Create, present, and sell product and design solutions.
• Conduct virtual appointments and live chats.
• Drive to customers' residences and businesses for makeovers.

Requirements

• Passion for design
• Highly driven to meet or exceed sales goals
• Ability to discern and coordinate colors and textures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Positive outlook
• Self-motivated to clientele
• Computer proficiency
• Desire to learn
• Proven track record of success in sales
• Polished image
• Career-minded professionalism
• Ability to listen and translate customer wants into design choices

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a commissioned sales environment
• Ability to thrive in a varied paced retail environment
• Experience with virtual appointments and live chats

Benefits

• Paid training
• Health/Dental/Vision coverage
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off
• Generous Employee Discounts
• Opportunity for growth and advancement