3+ years of proven sales experience in in-home, outside, retail sales, or real estate
Experience in interior design, window coverings, or home improvement is a strong plus
Strong closing skills with a consultative, relationship-first approach
Polished professional presence with excellent verbal and written communication
Tech-savvy, comfortable using iPad and laptop for proposals and digital paperwork
Good eye for design, color, and style
Self-motivated and organized, able to work independently
Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for client visits
Responsibilities
Lead in-home design consultations to understand client needs and recommend solutions
Accurately measure windows and prepare design specifications for orders
Utilize technology to create professional proposals and close sales
Follow up on appointments and maintain organized project files
Ensure premium client experience by checking on installations and remeasures
Grow repeat and referral business through networking and social media
Log sales activities in CRM and participate in training and meetings
Benefits
Base salary with commission potential and no cap on earnings
$300 monthly gas allowance for travel
Health insurance with company contribution
SIMPLE IRA retirement plan
Life insurance and employee discounts
6 paid holidays and 10 days PTO
Company iPad and cell phone provided
Comprehensive 4-week training program
Flexibility to work independently with your car as your office
Full Job Description
Design Sales Consultant
Are you a natural closer who loves walking into a client's home and turning their vision into reality? Do you enjoy design, thrive on building real relationships, and want an income that grows with your effort? If so, we want to meet you.
Location: Downers Grove, IL (field-based, serving the greater Chicagoland area) What You'll Get
$75,000 to $90,000+ in first-year on-target earnings, with top performers earning $100,000-$150,000 year over year.
No cap on commission, with higher commission on self-generated leads
Pre-qualified leads with appointments scheduled for you, so you can focus on selling and design
Base salary to start, with an opportunity to switch to full commission down the line
$300 monthly gas allowance for travel to client appointments
Health insurance with a $300 monthly company contribution toward premiums
SIMPLE IRA retirement plan
Life insurance and employee discounts
6 Paid holidays and 10 days PTO
Company iPad and cell phone
Full sample books and all the sales tools you need to win
Paid 4-week industry-specific training on products, measuring, design, and our consultative sales process
Flexibility and independence: after training, your car is your office
Full-time, approximately 40 hour per week
Primarily weekdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Occasional evening and weekend appointments to meet client needs
What You'll Do
Lead in-home design consultations: Meet homeowners in their homes, understand their style and needs, and recommend custom window treatment solutions
Measure and specify: Measure windows accurately and prepare design specifications for quoting and ordering
Present and close: Use technology-based presentation tools on your iPad to create professional proposals and close the sale
Own the follow-up: Confirm appointments in advance, follow up on open proposals, and keep a clean, complete file for every sold project
Deliver a premium experience: Check in on installations and remeasures for key clients to make sure every project is done right
Build your book of business: Grow repeat and referral business, meet with referral partners, attend networking events, and share company campaigns on social media
Track your results: Log appointments, proposals, and sales in our CRM and participate in regular sales meetings and product training
What We're Looking For
Proven sales experience, ideally 3+ years in in-home sales, outside sales, retail sales, or real estate
Experience in interior design, window coverings, home furnishings, or home improvement is a strong plus
Confident closing skills and a consultative, relationship-first selling style
A polished, professional presence and strong verbal and written communication
Comfortable discussing pricing, negotiating, and asking for the sale
Tech-savvy and comfortable working daily on an iPad and laptop for estimating, proposals, and digital paperwork
A good eye for design, color, and style
Self-motivated and organized, able to work independently while following an established sales process
A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle with room for samples
Willing and able to travel daily to client homes across Chicagoland (roughly 25,000 miles per year)
Ability to carry sample books upto 30lbs
Successful completion of a background check and behavioral assessment
Ready to start a rewarding career in design sales? Apply today. #IND2
