Interior Designer / Sales Consultant - Orland Park, IL

Description:

Since 1945, the Smithe family has been dedicated to furnishing beautiful lives. We take pride in our expert design, high-quality products, and unwavering commitment to 100% client satisfaction.

Our showrooms provide a positive, supportive work environment where our team members thrive and genuinely love what they do. With exciting growth ahead, we’re looking to add an experienced Designer to our Arlington Heights showroom team.

If you’re passionate about design and ready to be part of a company that values craftsmanship and client happiness, we want to hear from you!

In This Role, You Will:

• Work in a beautiful, well-appointed showroom and interact directly with clients to design spaces that inspire and delight.
• Drive your business by making connections with clients in the showroom and through personal outreach.
• Partner with clients by listening to their needs, visiting their homes, and ultimately bringing their design dreams to life using our cutting-edge technologies and design tools.
• Have access to over 200 of the best brands in the industry, including Century, Four Hands, Bernhardt, Vanguard, Hancock & Moore, Baker, Rowe, Hickory Chair.
• Efficiently manage multiple clients and projects to meet or exceed monthly sales goals.
• Be supported by a dedicated team of client service, accounting, and delivery professionals.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Paid Training
• Uncapped Commissions (paid on order)
• Monthly & Annual Performance-Based Bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employee discount and more.
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedules
• Growth Culture with Opportunities for Leadership Advancement
• Employee Discounts

Compensation Notes:

• $20 per hour for the first 4 months, with option to switch to commission sooner
• Then 100% commission, uncapped, prepaid at time of order
• Annual Pay Range: $45,000-$130,000 (Year 1 Average $51,000+ / Year 2 Average $61,000+)
• Average Commission: 7.55% (Range: 6.6%-8.7%)
• Annual Performance Bonus Opportunity

Requirements:

· 2+ years of experience in retail sales or interior design, OR a career changer with a passion for interior design and at least 2 years of experience in sales or a related field.

· A track record of business success that demonstrates the ability to lead a sales process and achieve sales goals.

· A natural ability to engage, connect, and develop relationships.

· Someone who is highly motivated by commission sales.

· A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.