Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.
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DESIGN CONSULTANT
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Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.
Job Description Our Bassett Design Consultants are responsible for building meaningful and long‑term customer relationships. They have 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 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 toward 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 Our training programs are designed to help each associate create a meaningful career at Bassett. You’ll learn product knowledge, sales techniques, design skills, and how to build a base of loyal clients through comprehensive online classes, videos, hands‑on activities, and one‑on‑one coaching. Continuing opportunities to learn are provided throughout your career.
Opportunity With a generous commission‑based compensation plan, your income is limited only by your effort. In addition to commission compensation (paid on written business), there are other bonus opportunities. Potential income for experienced designers averages $70,000–$105,000 per year, 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
Work in a state‑of‑the‑art showroom
Opportunity for growth and advancement
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industry Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
Location: Louisville, KY
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DESIGN CONSULTANT
role at
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.
Job Description Our Bassett Design Consultants are responsible for building meaningful and long‑term customer relationships. They have 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 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 toward 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 Our training programs are designed to help each associate create a meaningful career at Bassett. You’ll learn product knowledge, sales techniques, design skills, and how to build a base of loyal clients through comprehensive online classes, videos, hands‑on activities, and one‑on‑one coaching. Continuing opportunities to learn are provided throughout your career.
Opportunity With a generous commission‑based compensation plan, your income is limited only by your effort. In addition to commission compensation (paid on written business), there are other bonus opportunities. Potential income for experienced designers averages $70,000–$105,000 per year, 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
Work in a state‑of‑the‑art showroom
Opportunity for growth and advancement
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industry Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
Location: Louisville, KY
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