Designer Retail Sales

Designer Sales

Are you looking to capitalize on your talent and work in a fun and collaborative atmosphere? Do you love gathering design elements to create a beautiful living space? Come join our talented team designing and creating outdoor living spaces for clients at some of the most breathtaking residences from Montauk to NYC. This position provides endless opportunity for the right candidate. Prior experience in home décor and outdoor furniture is preferred but not required. Candidate must be organized, motivated, have a positive attitude and strong problem-solving skills. We will train the right candidate.

About us

Laurel Group Outdoor Living is the premier source for on-trend outdoor living furniture, accessories, and landscape design. Our carefully curated selection of products includes luxury outdoor furniture, unique accessories, and stunning flora. While our knowledgeable staff knows what it takes to create a truly breathtaking and one-of-a-kind outdoor experience, it’s our unique portfolio of outdoor furnishings and accent pieces that sets our work apart. Nestled in historic Water Mill, right outside Southampton, NY, Laurel Group Outdoor Living brings all the Laurel Group’s experience and expertise together in one inviting showroom.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide the highest level of customer service to all clients in person, via phone and email.
• Perform all functions in Point of Sale.
• Become a furniture expert. Gain knowledge of all vendors and what products they have to offer. Always know where to find answers. IE. Catalogues, websites, colleagues, or manager.
• Develop an understanding of patio furniture trends and products. Keep up on design trends and what is going on with competitors.
• Prepare design presentations for clients including product visuals, proper client pricing, shipping/freight charges and lead time.
• Provide home consult visits for clients when needed to take photos of property and meet one on one to assess their wants and needs for their project.
• Manage and maintain a portfolio (sales pipeline) of your clients to drive sales.
• Use tracking sheets to stay in regular contact with clients alerting them of changes in lead time, delays, or issues with their order. Work with your manager to resolve and diffuse any issues to keep clients happy.
• Work with Support/Delivery team to schedule client deliveries.
• Assist with all product deliveries when needed. IE inspecting, tagging, counting, reporting damages back to manager and putting out inventory.
• Daily review of outside furniture displays to ensure they are neat & clean, pillows placed properly.
• Maintain general showroom housekeeping. Replenishing gift bags, tissue paper, Dusting, sweeping, and assisting with merchandising when required.
• Participate in year-end Inventory.
• Weekends during peak season

Qualifications:

• Good sense of design, spatial planning. Formal training not required.
• Charismatic personality with the ability to connect with clients.
• Strong sales skills. Min. 2 years of a customer-facing position preferred.
• Ability to resolve issues, eliminate obstacles to close the sale.
• Professional with a positive attitude and good communication skills
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Fast learner, capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Cooperative in a team environment yet self-sufficient.
• Conversant in PC skills particularly Excel, Word

Desired Skills:

· Knowledge of furniture, housewares, or gift sales

· Photoshop or Illustrator

· Merchandising experience

· Good at taking photos

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Commission pay
• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Water Mill, NY 11976 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30