Interior Designer/Sales Associate

The Furniture House • Full-time • Saratoga Springs, NY, US • $17 - $35 / hour • 6d ago

About us

The Furniture House is a 2nd generation, family-operated business with our roots beginning in this very area. We take pride in offering quality home furnishings to our neighbors, close and far at exceptional levels of value and satisfaction. Our friendly staff take pride in attending to the concerns of each and every client to introduce them to the collection that meets their needs.

The Furniture House is seeking candidates for part- or full-time employment for our Interior Diesnger / Sales Assocate position. The Furniture House offer a competitive base hourly rate plus commissions. No weekly draw required!

Responsibilities:

Customer Engagement:

Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner.
Build genuine relationships with clients to inform, create and execute exception interior designs through sales and design services.

Product Knowledge:

Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the product catalog, including materials, features, and design elements.
Stay updated on industry trends and new product releases to provide informed recommendations to customers.

Interior Design Consultation:

Offer personalized interior design consultations to help customers visualize furniture placement and design concepts within their spaces.
Create and present design concepts, including floor plans, color schemes, and furniture selections.
Select and materials, finishes, and furnishings for each project.

Sales and Targets:

Meet and exceed sales targets by effectively communicating the value of our products and services.
Utilize strong product knowledge and design expertise to upsell and cross-sell complementary items.

Order Processing:

Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
Collaborate with other team members and departments to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery.

Visual Merchandising:

Assist in maintaining an appealing and organized store layout.
Contribute to visual merchandising efforts to showcase furniture in a visually compelling way.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in furniture sales or interior design is highly desirable, but not required. Paid training is provided.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Passion for interior design and staying updated on industry trends.
Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
Sales-driven and customer-focused mindset.
Strong knowledge of retail math and the ability to calculate measurements, budgets, and pricing accurately.
Attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.
Flexibility to work afternoons and weekends.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or qualifications required for the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

Benefits: