Interior Designer / Sales Consultant - Naples, FL

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
  • Consultative sales expertise
  • Strong client engagement and relationship-building skills
  • Confident and enthusiastic sales leadership ability
  • Highly organized and professional demeanor
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

  • Partner with clients to design personalized spaces
  • Build lasting client relationships through customized service
  • Conduct in-home visits using advanced design tools
  • Manage multiple projects while meeting individual sales targets
  • Collaborate with support teams in client service and delivery

Benefits

  • Uncapped commission structure with performance-based earnings
  • Training with hourly pay for up to 4 months
  • Bonuses based on monthly and annual performance
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k retirement plan
  • PTO and flexible scheduling
  • Employee discounts and clear growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Following the successful opening of our Naples showroom in January 2025, Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design is continuing to grow and is seeking experienced Design Sales Consultants to join our expanding team.
This is an exciting opportunity for accomplished design professionals to combine their passion for design, client relationships, and consultative selling while building a successful business. Enjoy uncapped earning potential, including commission paid on written sales, along with the support of a collaborative, established team.
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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