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 in retail, sales, or interior design with consultative sales expertise
  • Strong relationship-building skills with a client-focused approach
  • Ability to lead sales processes confidently and enthusiastically
  • Organized and professional, with a commitment to a career in design
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

  • Partner with clients to design personalized spaces that align with their lifestyle
  • Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships through dedicated outreach
  • Conduct in-home visits to utilize advanced design tools for project execution
  • Work primarily with custom and special order products from various high-end brands
  • Manage multiple design projects while meeting individual sales targets
  • Collaborate with support teams in client service, accounting, and delivery to ensure successful outcomes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive design and sales training with hands-on experience
  • Ongoing mentorship and coaching for professional growth
  • Performance-based commission structure with uncapped earning potential
  • Monthly and annual bonuses based on performance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with life insurance
  • 401k plan and paid time off offerings
  • Flexible schedules 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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