Interior Designer/Interior Design Sales Consultant

Company: Ethan Allen Global Inc. ( Learn More )

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General Information
US-MD-Frederick
N/A
2 Year Degree
Full-Time
At least 5 year(s)
Not Specified
False
False
Job Description

Ethan Allen of Frederick, MD, a locally owned and operated Ethan Allen Design Center, is looking for talented design professionals to join their team.  As a privately owned dealer, we are a part of the Ethan Allen global network of design centers, manufacturing and distribution operations.  Along with our colleagues, we share a passion for excellence, a reverence for quality, an enterprising spirit, and an energetic drive toward the next big thing. Above all, we're a strong group of people who respect each other and enjoy working together. Job Description

GENERAL OBJECTIVES   The Interior Designer works closely with the customer in the design center/studio and at the customer’s home to create individualized design solutions and  to sell Ethan Allen products and services exclusively. The designs include space planning, fabric coordination, product selection and overall project design. Successful execution is evidenced by developing individualized designs and achieving sales goals in a commission-based selling environment representing Ethan Allen products and services. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • The Interior Designer creates design solutions by selling Ethan Allen products and services that are consistent with the customer’s preference and budget.
  • Customarily and regularly (typically on a weekly basis) make home calls to evaluate the customer’s needs and provide a total individualized design solution that closes the sale.
  • Professionally greet customers to establish rapport and obtain appointments and in-home consultations.
  • Educate customers about the complimentary design service Ethan Allen provides, offering as little or as much design or home furnishing service as a customer desires.
  • Remain 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, by promptly keeping customers informed of their order status including any delays.
  • Participate as required in all local and corporate sponsored marketing and training programs, as well as local grass-roots marketing efforts both at the design center and independently.
  • Educate customers on all the Ethan Allen sponsored finance options available to them.
  • Contribute towards the development and on-going upkeep of the team’s design portfolio.
  • Utilize the systems and technology available to maximize efficiency in designing projects, creating presentations and providing professional home furnishing service for the design center’s customers.
  • Work cooperatively in maintaining a neat and orderly Design Center projection.
  • Perform any other duties as required

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    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in an office environment, or travel via automobile to various customer homes. The noise level is moderate and there may be some exposure to dust.

    Job Requirements

    Education/Experience: A minimum of five years, combined, practical interior design experience and interior design education, two or four year degree, from an accredited institution and eligible for CQRID or NCIDQ certification within one year; or a minimum of eight years practical interior design experience and eligible for CQRID or NCIDQ certification within six months. Broad knowledge of interior design and effective sales techniques.

    Required to work some holidays and weekends. Other Requirements:  An entrepreneurial attitude and approach with strong communication and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to practice residential interior design including the ability to design and create projects using technical and creative skills in color and space planning. Proven experience with in-home consultative design service or related home furnishings and decor industry. Must be able to work holidays, evenings and weekends. Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and provide own transportation to and from customer’s homes. PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Significant portions of this assignment involve prolonged sitting with occasional standing, bending or walking and application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity. May be required lift or move objects up to 50 pounds. 

    EOE/M/F/D/V.

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