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Job Title: Senior Design Sales Associate

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Executive Director of Retail Sales

We are seeking a Senior Design & Sales Associate to join our dynamic showroom team. This role blends creative design expertise with strong client relationship and sales skills. You’ll guide clients through the design process—from concept to completion—while representing our brand’s standard of quality, craftsmanship, and service excellence.

The ideal candidate is both design-driven and business-minded, capable of translating a client’s vision into a cohesive interior solution while meeting sales goals and project timelines.

• Greet and consult with clients in the showroom to understand their aesthetic, functional, and budgetary needs.
• Develop and present design concepts, space plans, and material selections using samples, mood boards, and digital tools.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and design presentations to support the sales process.
• Manage client projects from initial consultation through to installation, ensuring exceptional service and attention to detail.
• Maintain deep knowledge of product lines, finishes, and trends in furniture, millwork, textiles, lighting, and décor.
• Collaborate with vendors, trades, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets while upholding brand standards.
• Contribute to showroom merchandising, displays, and seasonal refreshes.
• Mentor junior design associates and assist in developing team design standards and workflows.

• Diploma or degree in Interior Design
  , Interior Decorating
  , or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a design and sales environment—preferably in a high-end showroom, kitchen & bath studio, or luxury furniture retailer.
• Proven success in consultative sales and client relationship management
  .
• Strong visual presentation and space planning skills.
• Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, Sketch Up, 2020, or similar) and Microsoft Office / CRM tools.
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through.
• A refined design sensibility with strong knowledge of current trends, materials, and finishes.
• Availability to work showroom hours, including some weekends as required.
• Detail‑Oriented & Organized:
  Ability to manage multiple projects, maintain accurate records, and follow up effectively.
• Team Player:
  Works well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Initiative: A "take the opportunity and run with it" attitude and operating with a focus on urgency and objectives.

• Competitive base salary (50K-60K) + performance commission + yearly bonus incentives
• Training and development opportunities
• A creative, collaborative showroom environment
• Opportunities for career growth within the company

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Sales and Business Development

• Construction

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