Interior Designer / Sales Consultant - Lincoln Park & Multiple Area Locations

Description Launch your career at Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design! Bring your design passion to life as an Interior Designer / Sales Consultant Since 1945, Walter E. Smithe has been a trusted, family-owned company built on stability, integrity, and exceptional design. For over 80 years, we’ve helped clients create beautifully designed homes while offering our employees a long-term career path. We are seeking interior design-minded sales consultants to join our Chicago area showrooms and grow in a rewarding career. With 10 showrooms across the Chicago area and a recent expansion to Naples, Florida, we’re a growing company committed to creativity, quality, and client satisfaction. What You’ll Do: • Partner with clients to design inspiring spaces that reflect their lifestyle and vision • Build lasting client relationships through personalized service and outreach • Use in-home visits and advanced design tools to bring concepts to life • Have access to over 200 of the best brands in the industry, including Century, Four Hands, Bernhardt, Vanguard, Hancock & Moore, Baker, Rowe, Hickory Chair. • Manage multiple projects while meeting sales goals • Be supported by a dedicated team of client service, accounting, and delivery professionals. Training & Support: • Comprehensive career-focused training that develops design & sales expertise, software proficiency, and project management skills • Ongoing coaching and mentorship to help you grow and succeed over time • Hourly paid training for up to the first 4 months, with option to transition to commission sooner • Structured learning combined with hands-on experience in a real showroom environment Compensation & Benefits: • Performance-based commission structure after training with uncapped earning potential and strong support during your transition • Uncapped commission, paid on written order • Monthly & annual performance-based bonuses • Average Year 1 earnings: $51K | Year 2: $61K | Range: $45K–$130K • Avg commission: 7.55% (6.6%–8.7%) • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance • PTO, flexible schedules, employee discounts • Clear career path with opportunities for growth, advancement, and leadership • People-driven professionals energized by client engagement and building relationships • 5+ years of retail sales or interior design experience with consultative sales expertise • Confident, enthusiastic, and capable of leading the sales process • Motivated by results and excited by a performance-based career path • Strong communicator with the ability to inspire clients and colleagues • Organized, professional, and committed to growing a long-term design career • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and weekend availability • Passionate about what they do and bring positivity to every interaction Requirements Who Thrives in This Role: • People-driven professionals energized by client engagement and building relationships • 5+ years of retail sales or interior design experience with consultative sales expertise • Confident, enthusiastic, and capable of leading the sales process • Motivated by results and excited by a performance-based career path • Strong communicator with the ability to inspire clients and colleagues • Organized, professional, and committed to growing a long-term design career • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and weekend availability • Passionate about what they do and bring positivity to every interaction