Interior Designer Sales Consultant | Merrillville

Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design

$40K — $185K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in retail, sales, or interior design with consultative skills
  • Strong relationship-building abilities and people-oriented mindset
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet sales goals
  • Self-motivated and results-driven individuals
  • Professional demeanor with organizational skills
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

  • Partner with clients to create personalized, inspiring designs
  • Build and maintain long-lasting client relationships through outreach
  • Conduct in-home visits utilizing advanced design tools
  • Manage custom and special order projects, including high-end brands
  • Collaborate with a support team for seamless client service

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training program focused on design and sales skills
  • Ongoing coaching and mentorship for professional growth
  • Hourly paid training for the first 4 months with early commission options
  • Performance-based commission structure with uncapped potential
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and LTD coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible schedules, PTO, and employee discounts
  • Clear career advancement opportunities within the company
Full Job Description
Turn your passion for design and sales into a rewarding career with strong client relationships, performance based growth, and uncapped earning potential. At Walter E. Smithe, you will design beautiful, functional spaces, build lasting client relationships, and earn uncapped commission in a supportive, team focused environment. Whether you come from interior design or a sales background, we provide the training, tools, and mentorship to help you succeed. What you'll do:
  • Partner with clients to design inspiring spaces that reflect their lifestyle and vision
  • Build lasting client relationships through personalized service and outreach
  • Conduct in-home visits and use advanced design tools to bring concepts to life
  • Primarily custom and special order, including private label brands, as well as Century, American Leather, Vanguard, Hancock & Moore, Universal, Hooker, and many others.
  • Manage multiple projects while achieving individual sales goals
  • Collaborate with a dedicated support team of client service, accounting, and delivery professionals

Training & Support: We invest in your success with a career-focused training program:
  • Comprehensive training that develops design & sales expertise, software proficiency, and project management skills
  • Ongoing coaching and mentorship to help you grow and succeed over time
  • Hourly paid training for up to the first 4 months, with the option to transition to commission sooner
  • Structured learning combined with hands-on experience in a real showroom environment

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Performance-based commission structure after training with uncapped earning potential
  • Commission paid on written sales
  • Monthly and annual performance-based bonuses
  • Typical earnings range: $40K - $185K+ (performance-based)
  • Average commission: 7.71% (6.7%-8.6%)
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Medical, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO, flexible schedules, and employee discounts
  • Clear career path with opportunities for growth, advancement, and leadership


Requirements

Who thrives in this role:
  • People-driven professionals energized by client engagement and relationship building
  • 3+ years of post-grad experience in retail, sales, or interior design with consultative sales expertise
  • Confident, enthusiastic individuals capable of leading the sales process
  • Motivated by results and excited by a performance-based career path
  • Organized, professional, and committed to building a long-term design career
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and weekend availability


Salary Description

$40,000 - $185,000

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