What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Consultant position at Made in the Shade Des Moines & Ames?

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic Design Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be self motivated with a strong work ethic and drive for results. Candidat will be responsible for driving face-to-face, in home, sales and revenue growth through effective customer engagement and relationship managing/building.

Responsibilities
- Conduct product demonstrations to potential clients
- Manage a sales territory (all of Central Iowa, with focus on Ames/surrounding communities) and develop new business opportunities
- Upsell additional products or services to existing customers
- Engage in B2B sales activities to secure new commercial accounts
- Directly manage the sales process from lead generation to closing deals
- Provide exceptional customer service throughout the sales cycle, this is a non-negotiable item
- Utilize CRM software to track sales activities
- Maintain and grow existing client accounts through effective customer service/management practices

Skills
- Proven experience in sales, preferably in a direct sales role
- Strong ability to conduct product demos and deliver compelling sales presentations
- Excellent skills in upselling and cross-selling products or services
- Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on building lasting client relationships
- Familiarity with CRM tools for efficient lead tracking and management
- Demonstrated success in lead generation and converting leads into sales opportunities
- Ability to effectively manage client accounts and drive revenue growth through strategic account management

Company Background

Made in the Shade of Des Moines is a family owned business that has been growing rapidly since we opened the business in 2019. Made in the Shade of Des Moines is part of the nationwide Made in the Shade Franchise organization. We believe that the best place to help you find the perfect window treatment solution for your home is in the home. Our business model focuses on a free, no-pressure consultation in the comfort of the customers home.

Our design consultants will discuss options, evaluate the home space, and show samples to help customers choose the right window treatment solution. We want to ensure a positive shopping experience so our customers can make well-informed decisions about their window covering needs. 100% Customer Satisfaction is our Expectation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

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