What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Consultant position at Behind the Design?
Behind the Design is on the hunt for a dynamic, sales minded Design Consultant in Sacramento! Ideal candidates are maverick lead generators with a proven track record of success in lead conversion and sales.
Compensation and Benefits of the Design Consultant:
- Flexible Pay Options: Choose between a base salary plus commission or a commission-only structure.
- No cap on lucrative commissions!
- Earning Potential: Earn $75k in your first year, with no cap on earnings! Second-year potential ranges from $95k–$110k and beyond.
- Additional Benefits: 5 days of PTO, 5 sick days, 6 paid holidays, and paid training set you up for success. Mileage reimbursement for local travel.
- Quality Leads: Start strong with walk-in traffic, call-in leads, and marketing-driven inquiries while you build your network of repeat and referral clients.
What You'll Do As The Design Consultant:
- Client Consultations: Conduct engaging virtual, showroom, and in-home consultations to recommend and specify window coverings, upholstery, accessories, and other furnishings tailored to client needs.
- Find and Convert Leads: Leverage leads provided, close deals with confidence, and grow referral accounts through proactive networking.
- Project Coordination: Write detailed paperwork and specifications to ensure flawless execution by our fabricators and manufacturers.
- Account Management: Manage ongoing client communications, develop design scopes, and guide clients through the approval process with a professional and personable touch.
Qualifications:
- Sales Expertise: At least 3 years of proven success in a sales role, with a passion for meeting and exceeding targets and a demonstrated track record of lead generation.
- Tech Savvy: High proficiency with CRM systems, quoting software, and digital tools in a paperless work environment.
- Design Knowledge: Background in interior design or decorating is essential. Expertise in upholstery or window coverings is a plus but not essential.
- Travel Flexibility: Ability to travel between Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area as needed.
- Physical Ability: Capability to lift up to 30 lbs to manage showroom sample books and materials.
Ideal Candidates Have:
- A background in window treatment and/or textile sales or other design sales niches.
- Translatable skill sets from similarly complex business to customer or business to business sales role will be required at the minimum.
If you’re ready to close deals and elevate interiors, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to start a conversation! We can't wait to chat!
Behind the Design and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,500
