Visual Comfort & Co.

The MDS is responsible for growing Visual Comfort’s business by calling on Interior Designers in non-showroom markets. A successful MDS is an active listener, has a compelling sales personality and a drive to chase and close new business from cold calls and warm leads. This role will focus on building relationships with and educating customers and prospects on Visual Comfort’s products and services. 2+ years of sales experience in consultative sales environment 3+ years inside sales experience Sales experience in interior design, building products, or home furnishings Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) preferred or equivalent experience Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills with experience in public speaking Superior organizational skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities Keen eye for design and creativity Ability to achieve results both independently and through collaboration High energy, independent, proactive, and self-motivated Likewise, Visual Comfort & Co., will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

Visual Comfort & Co. in Birmingham, AL is seeking an experienced showroom sales professional to drive client experiences and close high‑value lighting projects. You will combine sales, design consultation, and project coordination for trade and consumer clients. You bring 3+ years in luxury home furnishings or lighting sales, knowledge of lighting specs, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM/ERP systems.

We are proud to offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and, above all, a world-class customer experience. Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pmTraining & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.Compensation: Competitive compensation plan Health Benefits: Visual Comfort covers the majority of employee medical premiums, and offers competitive vision and dental coverage available starting the first of the month following your start date.Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date. Monitor and maintain the accuracy of product, design, and project data throughout the design lifecycle.Collect and present market intelligence, trends, and competitive information to support design decisions.Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal teams.Prepare presentations, reports, and supporting materials for design reviews, meetings, and key business initiatives.Works effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems. 1–3 years of experience in design, merchandising, product development, visual merchandising, interior design, or a related creative fieldBachelor’s degree with specialization in art, industrial/product design, fashion merchandising, interior design or a related fieldHigh-level skills using Microsoft and Adobe suites of productsAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formAbility to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situationsExcellent interpersonal skills; including oral and written communication, customer service, and teamworkCapable of planning and organizing priorities using sound judgment, professionalism, and malleability to meet evolving deadlines and deliverablesProactive and motivated personality with a keen eye for detail and focus on producing quality results We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role.