Interior Design Sales Professional

About the position Responsibilities • Create design solutions that align with customer preferences and budgets. • Sell Ethan Allen's products and services. • Represent the Ethan Allen brand in all customer interactions, both in the design center and during home consultations. • Utilize grassroots marketing and social media platforms to develop and grow the business. • Educate customers about the complimentary design services offered by Ethan Allen. • Stay updated 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 corporate-sponsored marketing and training programs as required. • Educate customers on available financing options through Ethan Allen. • Contribute to the development and upkeep of the design center's portfolio. • Utilize corporate systems and technology for project design and customer service efficiency. • Enter orders using the retail point of sale system. • Maintain a neat and orderly design center environment. • Collaborate with the Design Center Leader and other consultants to develop business and marketing plans. • Use technology such as 3-D Room Planner and CRM to enhance project volume and client relationships. • Leverage social media to enhance personal and company presence and build a professional 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 year of practical interior design experience. • Broad knowledge of interior design and effective sales techniques. • Working knowledge of online sales and design tools. • Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills. • General understanding of social media and grassroots marketing for business development. • Valid driver's license or alternative transportation means during business hours. • Intermediate skill competency in digital floor planning technology; experience with 3D applications is a plus. • Experience with interactive technology for design concepts, such as augmented reality and virtual reality. • Willingness to learn new technologies. Nice-to-haves • Experience in using social media for business development and marketing. • Proven experience in sales and customer relationship management. Benefits • 401(k) plan with employer contributions • Multiple 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 healthcare 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