Interior Designer/Sales Consultant - Hiring Event

                                    You're Invited: Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design Hiring Event!

          We're growing and excited to add Interior Design Sales Consultants to our VERNON HILLS showroom!

EVENT DETAILS:

• When: Thursday, November 13th | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM CT
• Where: Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design - Vernon Hills showroom - 280 S. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills 60661

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

• Register to interview in-person by applying online
• or go at smithe.com/careers
• Walk-ins are welcome!

Walter E. Smithe is a fourth-generation, family-owned company founded in Chicago in 1945. We’re known for our expert design service, high-quality furniture, and a 100% commitment to client satisfaction.

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 and more
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedules
• Growth Culture with Opportunities for Leadership Advancement
• Employee Discounts

Compensation Notes:

• Hourly compensation 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 Bonuses

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years of interior design or consultative sales experience.
• 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.