Designer​/Sales Specialist In-Store

Overview

The Designer/Sales Specialist position is responsible for driving results through the designing of custom spaces and other storage and organization solutions in store. This position is a strong leader and role model who displays excellent selling skills while maintaining a focus on exceptional customer service. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position.

We believe in taking care of our team. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond just health insurance (though we've got that covered too!). Here at The Container Store, we're passionate about helping you
contain your health
,
grow your career
, and
find balance in your life
.

• Collaborates and works with customers to design customized plans in a clear and professional manner
• Drives all the services available with each customer interaction:
  In-Home Designing, In-Home Organizing, installation, financing, and loyalty
• Focuses on closing sales efficiently, to build repeat and referral business with customers
• Consistently maintains clear communication with Managers and Support Center partners to seamlessly complete projects from inquiry to installation to achieve sales goals
• Leads the sales floor and performs other tasks or duties in partnership with Managers
• Remains current with The Container Store training, selling, product knowledge, promotions, processes and philosophies when interacting with customers and store employees
• Actively leads and participates in the daily maintenance of the custom space area and visual presentation of the store
• As a brand ambassador, enthusiastically drives, motivates, and supports all company initiatives by modeling and coaching professional and productive behaviors with store employees to achieve store goals
• Proficiently and consistently uses company tools and email

Here’s a peek at what you can expect:

• Rewarding pay
  to recognize the value you bring to the team.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
  to keep you and your loved ones well.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
  with optional investment guidance and assistance offered through Fidelity.
• Unique "1equals3" website
  for easy access to your benefits information and company updates.
• We've got your back!Competitive sick pay and PTO plan to ensure you can take time off to recharge and come back feeling your best.

• College degree preferred
• 2-5 years sales and clientele experience preferred
• Design experience and spatial intelligence
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills
• Maintains professional appearance and wears required dress code when representing The Container Store
• Knowledge and passion for following trends in the custom closets and retail industry
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Is committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization
• Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects of the day or week
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once
• Possesses focused attention to detail while working quickly and accurately under pressure
• Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the

Americans with Disabilities Act.