Interior Designer Sales Consultant - Vernon Hills

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
  • Strong consultative sales skills
  • Motivated to work in a performance-based environment
  • Excellent client engagement and relationship building abilities
  • Organized, professional, and committed to a long-term design career

Responsibilities

  • Design inspiring spaces that align with client lifestyles
  • Build and maintain lasting client relationships
  • Conduct in-home assessments and utilize design tools
  • Manage multiple projects while meeting sales targets
  • Collaborate with support teams for seamless client service

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training program with design and sales focus
  • Hourly paid training for up to 4 months
  • Commission structure with uncapped earning potential
  • Monthly and annual performance-based bonuses
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • PTO and flexible schedules
  • Employee discounts on products
  • Clear career advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

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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