Now Hiring - Retail Sales Interior Designer/Sales in Vernon Hills, IL

At Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design, we are committed to helping our clients love their homes through expert design, quality furnishings, and exemplary service. We have been family-owned and operated since we first began serving the Chicago area back in 1945.

Successful designers at Smithe come from a variety of backgrounds but have these 8 things in common:

· Whether professionally or in their personal lives, they have a passion for interior design and see Smithe as a well-respected place to live that passion.

· Charismatic and confident, and easily connect with others through conversations that they engage and inspire.

· Ability to form relationships by building rapport and establishing themselves as a trusted expert who can guide their client through the design process.

· Impeccable time management skills and can balance multiple projects and responsibilities at once.

· An understanding that they must sell their design and trust in the Smithe-selling process and lead the sale to its natural conclusion by asking the client to buy.

· Embrace technology and its use to aid in the design and sales process and are willing to learn new techniques and resources.

· Thrive in entrepreneurial environments where they are expected to meet and exceed monthly sales goals and where their compensation is uncapped, and performance based.

· Developmentally-focused and willing to grow through unique training opportunities – including new hire training, special certifications, or advanced ongoing development.

Sound like you? Here are a few other considerations:

· This is a retail job, so you will work weekends, evenings, and some holidays.

· Your compensation is 100% commission after the initial on-boarding period.

· You will need access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

· You will visit client homes to complete home consultations on a regular basis.

· You will move through the showroom at a pace that satisfies the needs of our clients.

· You must be comfortable with technology and can learn new systems.

Still sound like you? Here’s what we offer:

· Starting rate of $20 per hour for the first 6 months, with the ability to switch to commission at any point or automatically beginning in month seven.

· Competitive, uncapped commission paid when the order is written. Unlike other furniture retailers, you don’t have to wait until it is delivered to be paid.

· Performance-based bonuses for achieving monthly and yearly sales goals.

· Bonuses for referring top talent.

· Flexible schedules that prioritize work/life balance.

· Comprehensive 12-week paid training.

· Opportunities for advancement in leadership.

· Generous employee discounts.

· Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, employee assistance program, paid holidays, annual vacation bonus, and much more.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vernon Hills, IL 60061: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Retail sales: 2 years (Required)
• Interior design: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person