Interior Design Sales Professional

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. • Professionally greet customers in the design center to establish rapport and obtain appointments and in-home consultations. • Make home calls to evaluate the customer's needs and provide a total individualized design solution that closes the sale. • Utilize grassroots marketing and social media platforms to develop and grow the business. • Educate customers about the complimentary design service Ethan Allen provides. • 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. • Keep customers informed of their order status, including any delays. • Participate in all corporate sponsored marketing and training programs. • Educate customers on all the Ethan Allen sponsored finance options available to them. • Contribute towards 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 utilizing the retail point of sale system. • Maintain a neat and orderly design center projection. • Work with the Design Center Leader/Design Sales Leader to develop business plans and marketing plans. • Provide suggestions to modify plans based on reaching specific goals and objectives. • Utilize technology such as 3-D Room Planner, CRM, and Live Chat to build volume of projects and relationships with clients. • Build relationships with outside talent via social media to expand the market network. • Perform any other duties as required. Requirements • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a design-related field from an accredited institution. • 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 for business hours. • Intermediate skill competency using digital floor planning technology. • Experience using interactive technology to view design concepts such as augmented reality and virtual reality. Nice-to-haves • Experience with 3D applications. • Proven experience in sales and customer service. 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 insurance 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