Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.
DESIGN CONSULTANT
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
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DESIGN CONSULTANT
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Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.
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 customer relationships, then Bassett Furniture has the opportunity for you!
Job Description Our Bassett Design Consultants are responsible for building meaningful and long‑term customer relationships. They possess comprehensive knowledge of furniture construction and design trends, and use relationship selling techniques through interior design consultations and makeovers to maximize selling opportunities. Our design 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 towards clientele
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 is brought to life by people who shape the customers’ experience. Our training program covers product knowledge, sales techniques, design skills, and building a loyal client base. You’ll learn through online classes, videos, hands‑on activities, and one‑on‑one coaching, with ongoing opportunities to develop your career at Bassett. We also offer interior design certification training and complimentary design service training to enhance customer relationships and boost sales.
Opportunity With our generous commission‑based compensation plan, your income is limited only by the effort you apply. In addition to commission, there are other bonus opportunities. The expected income for experienced Bassett Design Consultants averages $70,000–$105,000 annually, with top writers 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
Showroom workplace
Opportunity for growth and advancement
What sets Bassett apart? Bassett’s blend of style, comfort, and value has been trusted for more than a century (since 1902). We are proud of our heritage and focus on innovating furniture retailing. Join us to build a meaningful career with a growing company.
Bassett Furniture Industries is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Bassett does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran 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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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DESIGN CONSULTANT
role at
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.
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 customer relationships, then Bassett Furniture has the opportunity for you!
Job Description Our Bassett Design Consultants are responsible for building meaningful and long‑term customer relationships. They possess comprehensive knowledge of furniture construction and design trends, and use relationship selling techniques through interior design consultations and makeovers to maximize selling opportunities. Our design 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 towards clientele
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 is brought to life by people who shape the customers’ experience. Our training program covers product knowledge, sales techniques, design skills, and building a loyal client base. You’ll learn through online classes, videos, hands‑on activities, and one‑on‑one coaching, with ongoing opportunities to develop your career at Bassett. We also offer interior design certification training and complimentary design service training to enhance customer relationships and boost sales.
Opportunity With our generous commission‑based compensation plan, your income is limited only by the effort you apply. In addition to commission, there are other bonus opportunities. The expected income for experienced Bassett Design Consultants averages $70,000–$105,000 annually, with top writers 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
Showroom workplace
Opportunity for growth and advancement
What sets Bassett apart? Bassett’s blend of style, comfort, and value has been trusted for more than a century (since 1902). We are proud of our heritage and focus on innovating furniture retailing. Join us to build a meaningful career with a growing company.
Bassett Furniture Industries is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Bassett does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran 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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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