Interior Designer Sales Consultant | Naperville & Geneva

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 sales expertise
  • Strong client engagement skills and relationship-building abilities
  • Confident and enthusiastic about leading the sales process
  • Goal-oriented and motivated by performance-based outcomes
  • Organized and professional with a commitment to a long-term design career
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

  • Partner with clients to design inspiring, personalized spaces
  • Build lasting client relationships through outreach and service
  • Conduct in-home visits to bring design concepts to life
  • Manage custom and special order projects across several brands
  • Achieve individual sales goals while juggling multiple projects
  • Collaborate with a dedicated support team in client service and delivery

Benefits

  • Performance-based commission structure with uncapped earning potential
  • Monthly and annual performance bonuses available
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and LTD
  • 401k with contribution options
  • Flexible schedules, paid time off, and employee discounts
  • Career-focused training with clear advancement opportunities
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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