Interior Design Sales Professional - Cleveland, OH

About the position Responsibilities • Create design solutions that are consistent with the customer's preference and budget. • Sell Ethan Allen's products and services. • Represent the Ethan Allen brand in all customer interactions. • Greet customers professionally in the design center to establish rapport and obtain appointments. • Make home calls to evaluate customer needs and provide individualized design solutions. • Utilize grassroots marketing and social media platforms to develop and grow the business. • Educate customers about the complimentary design service offered by Ethan Allen. • Stay current on design and color trends to create fashionable design solutions. • Coordinate with the team to provide exceptional service to customers before and after the sale. • Participate in all corporate-sponsored marketing and training programs as required. • Educate customers on all Ethan Allen sponsored finance options available to them. • Contribute to the development and upkeep of the design center's portfolio. • Utilize corporate systems and technology to maximize efficiency in designing projects and providing professional service. • Enter orders using the retail point of sale system. • Maintain a neat and orderly design center projection. • Work with the Design Center Leader and Design Consultants to develop business and marketing plans. • Utilize technology such as 3-D Room Planner and CRM to build project volume and relationships with clients. • Use social media to enhance personal and Ethan Allen's presence and build a network. Requirements • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a design-related field from an accredited institution with a minimum of one (1) year of practical interior design experience. • Broad knowledge of interior design and effective sales techniques. • Working knowledge of online sales and design tools. • Good listening skills with excellent oral and written communication skills. • General understanding of how to utilize social media and grassroots marketing to develop a book of business. • Valid driver's license or an alternate means of transportation for business hours. • Intermediate skill competency using digital floor planning technology; 3D applications are a plus. • Experience using interactive technology to view design concepts such as augmented reality and virtual reality. • Willingness and capability to learn new technologies. Nice-to-haves • Experience in using social media for business development. • Proven experience in grassroots marketing strategies. Benefits • 401(k) plan with employer contributions • Two medical plans with prescription drug coverage • Health savings account with employer contributions • Dental plan • Vision plan • Basic group term life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance • Supplemental group term life and AD&D insurance • Dependent group term life insurance • Short and long-term disability for full-time associates • Business travel accident life insurance • Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care • Commuter saving plans for public transit and parking • Voluntary whole life insurance • Voluntary critical care insurance • Voluntary accident insurance • Employee assistance program