Job: Design Consultant (Luxury Window Treatments)

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…