Design Consultant - Circle Furniture - Circle Furniture
Framingham, MA 01701
About the Job
Do you have an eye for design and a talent for sales? Are you passionate about creating beautiful, functional living spaces? Circle Furniture is looking for a full-time Design / Sales Consultant to join our team in the furniture industry. As a Design Consultant, you will work with customers to help them find the perfect furniture pieces and accessories to fit their needs and style. You will become a problem solver while using your sales and design skills to create a beautiful and functional space. You will learn about the customers' lifestyle, tendencies, and needs--then use that information to create their dream space. This is a great opportunity for someone who is outgoing, friendly, driven and enjoys creativity, business, and being helpful to our customers. If you are a team player and have a positive attitude, this will be a great fit for you.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional service to customers, including greeting them as they enter the store, listening to their needs and preferences, and suggesting appropriate furniture pieces and accessories.
- Guide customers through the design process, including space planning, color and fabric selection, and accessory coordination.
- Manage customer orders from start to finish, including coordinating deliveries and installations.
- Build and maintain relationships with customers, including sending follow-up emails and making appointments for design consultations.
- Keep up-to-date on new furniture trends, products, and interior design techniques.
- Meet or exceed sales goals on a regular basis.
- Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure that the store and displays are visually appealing.
- Maintain and update sales tools, tidy up the store and vignettes, and keep up to date with discontinued items in order to create an inviting environment for customers to enjoy.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience working in a sales or customer service driven role, preferably in a furniture or design-related field.
- A strong eye for design and a good understanding of color, fabric, and furniture styles.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen and respond effectively to customer needs.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple customers and tasks simultaneously.
- A positive, can-do attitude, with a willingness to learn and grow with the company.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and some holidays.
- A passion for creating beautiful and functional living spaces that reflect each customer's unique style and needs.
- Be self-motivated, coachable, and a team player driven by meeting sales goals and increasing personal income.
Benefits
- $55,000-$80,000+ a year with unlimited earning potential ($20/hour base + 4% commission on sales with a monthly goal)
- Great benefits package; 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 holiday days paid
- Robust 10 week training period to maximize potential
- Generous employee discount
- Quality, sustainable products that are built to last
- Fun work environment
- Excellent work/life balance opportunities