Job Facts
Job Status: CLOSED
Job Title: Design Consultant (Luxury Window Treatments)
Location: New York, NY
Industry: Interior Design, Luxury Furniture
Market: Great NYC area and North East region in general
Channel: Retail
Traveling: Some local travels
Benefits: Health Benefits
Visa: No sponsorship possible. Must have valid work authorization
Job ID: JO-2108-917
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Remote work policy:
Job Seniority: Middle Management Level
Company size:
Company Ownership:
Industry(ies): Home Decor, Home Furnishings, Luxury Retail, Home Goods, Luxury Goods, Retail,
Function(s): Sales (Retail), Retail Operations, Design,
Region(s): NORTH AMERICA, USA, New York City area
Job Description
Our Client
Our client of this Design Consultant job opportunity is a custom luxury window treatment company with showroom all across the US. Their specialities are: Window Treatments, Custom Products, Interior Design, Home Decor, Custom Window Shades, Custom Window Blinds, and Custom Drapery.
Ideal Profile
Experienced Sales & Design Consultants from the home category are always welcome, but we are focusing on luxury retail candidates coming from other categories and with a strong interest in anything linked to interior design, and project management skills. Appreciated previous experience: watches & jewelry, high fashion, leather goods, etc…
Objective
- Help us carry on a third-generation family run company, built on customer service
- Bring your years of professional interior design and/or luxury retail experience to a brand that’s expanding nationally
- Combine your love of home décor and luxury products with your selling skills in an inclusive team environment
- Be proud to work for a company that manufactures its products right here in the USA
- Communicate differentiating qualities for custom products
- Enjoy the autonomy and accountability of being an entrepreneur
- Embrace change and flexibility, as well as facilitate it
- Go the extra mile every time to surprise and delight customers
- Flexible and can work a schedule that includes weekend hours
- Appreciate the investment you are making in this company and in return, our investment in you
Responsibilities
- Offer design wisdom and inspiration, both in person and via video consultations, while helping customers select the perfect window treatments for their home
- Speak comfortably about the functional and stylistic benefits of each of our custom products
- Co-manage and run the day-to-day operations of the showroom
- Identify outreach opportunities, including marketing to local interior designers, architects and general contractors
- Host and attend local design events with support from the headquarters
- Cultivate and promote the company’s tradition of a professional and positive family atmosphere
- Participate in ongoing product/technology training, as well as monthly business meetings
Requirements
- Positive and friendly demeanor toward every customer and colleague
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Awareness of and interest in the design, home décor and/or luxury industry
- An obsession with creating an elevated client experience
- Demonstrated skillset in project management and providing an elevated client experience
- Excellent computer skills
- Self-starter, quick learner, team player
- Three to five years of experience in either retail, design, sales or customer service
- Appreciated previous experience: Lilian August, Roche-Bobois, Mitchell Gold, Cassina, B&B Italia, Flair, Ligne Roset, BIF, but also Louis Vuitton, LVMH, Kering, Richemont, Swatch Group, YSL, Dior, Chanel, Hermes, Gucci…
- Appreciated previous titles: Sales & Design Consultant, Luxury Retail Sales Associate, Retail Consultant…
