What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Consultant position at Summer Classics?
Do you have a talent for interior design, great conversation, and a desire to help your clients create beautiful outdoor and indoor living spaces while you work with exquisite products? Do you have experience with networking and building rapport and opportunities to grow your clientele? If the answer is yes, come join our amazing team as a
Design Consultant .Who We Are
Gabriella White is home to our family of brands - Gabby, Summer Classics, and Wendy Jane. We are growing in all areas of the business and are proud to be family-owned and operated since 1987. Together, we furnish life's best moments, from the every day to the exceptional. We are united by our vision as well as our collective spirit and our culture is shaped by our core values : Dedication - Enthusiasm - Synergy - Integrity - Goal-Oriented - Nimble, or simply put DESIGN.
As a premier innovator, manufacturer, and retailer of luxury furniture and accessories, our brands are loved by designers and design-minded consumers for creating timeless outdoor living and transitional, eclectic furniture and accessories for every part of the home. We're always looking for talented people to join our team and grow together.
What We Offer
Competitive health, dental, and vision plans401(k) plan with match after 12 monthsEmployee Assistance Program and Chaplain Services to support mental and emotional well-beingPaid sick, vacation, holidays, and paid parental timeMonthly incentive and / or bonus opportunitiesGenerous Employee Product Purchase discountWhat You Do
Executes client's vision and leads in all design projects by creating layouts, making product suggestions, and presenting recommendations including scheduled house calls with a minimum of 2 per month.Welcomes our guests into the showroom by providing a friendly, informative atmosphere and assists with guests needs and shares our brand story.Provides updates to the guests' order on a regular basis and follows through after delivery.Inputs all custom sales for clients with accuracy.Assists with printing and tagging of merchandise in the showroom per brand standards.Assists in the implementation of the sales floor plan and merchandises accessories and rooms within the showroom.Checks order acknowledgements weekly and communicates updates to clients by phone and follow up email.Utilizes Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) daily and frequently updates client's information.Cleans and helps with upkeep of showroom.Assists with annual inventory and periodic cycle counts.What You Bring
Training and / or Education in Design, Industrial Design, Business, Marketing, or trade membership in Design field highly preferred.Knowledge of the design industry including fabrics, applications and general design practices preferred.Minimum of one year experience in design or luxury retail environment required.Demonstrated ability to sell luxury products.Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills.Proficient computer skills including knowledge of MS Office and iPad required; Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system(s) preferred.Technical knowledge of space planning and ability to use planning software such as RoomSketcher preferred.Problem solving skills and a positive, professional demeanor required.Ability to work hours including frequent weekend hours and additional hours during special events.
