Job Purpose
Furnitureland South is the world’s largest furniture showroom. We are proud to have a unique workplace that includes a phenomenal work culture and over 1 million sq. feet of beautiful showroom space. Currently, we are looking to add enthusiastic, career-minded Sales & Design Consultants with a drive for success to work with our dynamic sales team. UNCAPPED EARNINGS!
Our Design & Sales Consultants serve as ambassadors for FLS while representing some of the top furniture manufacturers in the world. In this role, you will work with local, regional, national, and international clientele to provide a world-class shopping experience for quality home furnishings.
Why be a Sales & Design Consultant at Furnitureland South?
- Highly competitive compensation with the highest commission earning potential in the industry.
- Three weeks of paid classroom training and extensive field development.
- Temporary guaranteed income well after your classroom training and mentorship period to assist in a smooth migration to an entirely commission-based compensation structure.
- Full-time, 5 Day Work Week, No Late Nights, No Sundays!
- NO travel.
- Onsite Starbucks and the beautiful The Gathering Table restaurant.
- Exceptional benefits including comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and 401k plans.
- Employee discounts.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Greet and Guide clients in a warm and welcoming way at various information desks throughout the store.
- Interact with Clients via the telephone, chat, and email through networking and external marketing functions.
- Discover Clients’ needs and design customized plans and layouts for clients’ home or office areas, optimizing space and decorating tastefully with color, fabric, furniture, and accessories.
- Answer Clients’ specific questions about product and placement. Listen to client’s needs pertaining to their budget, style, and more, and recommend appropriate products.
- Develop a business plan for building a client base which includes, but is not limited to, networking strategies such as using social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram, getting referrals and/or repeat business from clients, and more.
- Develop a thorough understanding of products & services through ongoing training to educate Customers and make relevant recommendations.
- Set sales goals and develop strategies to meet or exceed sales targets. Monitor progress towards sales goals and adjust tactics as needed to ensure goals are achieved.
- Close sales, ensure payment of required deposits and enter sales orders with accurate information.
- Compliance with Commission Guidelines.
- Onsite position
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
- 1-3 years of sales experience.
- 3 years of customer experience and/or client engagement experience.
- Experience in creating and implementing business development strategies.
- Proficient in prospecting and identifying potential clients.
Preferred Education and Experience
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
- Three to five years of sales experience.
- Background in the interior design and/or furniture industry.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of sales experience
- 3 years of customer experience and/or client engagement experience
- Experience creating and implementing business development strategies
- Experience prospecting and identifying potential clients
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Three to five years of sales experience
- Background in interior design and/or the furniture industry
- Experience with Microsoft Office
What We Do
Furnitureland South is a family-owned furniture retailer and showroom destination offering furniture and home décor from more than 1,000 leading brands. Its 1.3-million-square-foot North Carolina destination features collections for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, home offices, outdoor spaces, and home décor. The company pairs its broad selection with experienced interior design consultants, providing personalized guidance to help customers furnish homes to suit their styles and lifestyles.
