DESIGN CONSULTANT Job at Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. in Fredericksburg

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Design Sales Opportunity

Do you love interior design? Do you have an eye for color and fashion? Would you like to help customers see their dream rooms become a reality? If you are a positive and motivated professional with a passion for design, exceptional selling skills, and a love for building relationships, then Bassett Furniture has the opportunity for you!

Job Description

Our Design Consultants are responsible for building meaningful, long‑term customer relationships. They possess comprehensive knowledge ranging from furniture construction to design trends, and use "relationship selling" techniques through interior design consultations and makeovers to maximize selling opportunities. Our consultants take joy in the design process!

Job Qualifications

• Passion for design
• Highly driven to meet or exceed sales goals
• Discern and coordinate colors and textures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Friendly outgoing personality
• Positive outlook
• Self‑motivated to serve clients
• Computer proficiency
• Desire to learn
• Proven track record of success in sales
• Polished image
• Career-minded professionalism
• Ability to listen and translate customer wants into design choices

Job Requirements

• Willingness to work weekends and holidays
• Desire to work in a commissioned sales environment
• Dedicated to being a supportive team member
• Capable of thriving in a varied paced retail environment
• Ability to drive to customers’ residences and businesses for makeovers
• Adept at conducting virtual appointments and live chats
• Creating, presenting, and selling product and design solutions
• Engaging customers to determine their needs according to taste, lifestyle, and investment range

Training

The Bassett Brand provides comprehensive on‑line classes, videos, hands‑on activities, and one‑to‑one coaching to develop product knowledge, sales techniques, and design skills. Future training includes Interior Design certification and ongoing educational development.

Opportunity

With a generous commission‑based compensation plan and bonus opportunities, the potential income for our experienced Design Consultants averages $70,000–$105,000 per year, with top performers earning up to $135,000.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Health/Dental/Vision coverage
• Disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off
• Generous employee discounts
• Work in a state‑of‑the‑art showroom
• Opportunity for growth and advancement

Location

Fredericksburg, VA

EEO Statement

Bassett Furniture Industries is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status, or other protected category. Bassett is dedicated to ensuring that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated consistently during employment, without regard to any protected category.

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