Residential Interior Designer – Sarasota

Overview

Description :
Who We Are… With over 50 years of experience, and several CITY Furniture and Ashley Home Store showrooms and distribution centers throughout Florida, CITY Furniture continues to be recognized as a top furniture company in South Florida and nationwide. By joining CITY Furniture, you become part of a family-spirited organization that is focused on you! With planned local growth, plus growth in new markets over the next several years, the CITY Furniture team is excited about the future.

Join our fun, family-spirited team to build a long-lasting career at a company that will continue to challenge, develop, and appreciate its Associates.

Our Vision is to be the ultimate furniture and mattress store.

Our Purpose is to enrich people’s lives and make the world a better place.

Our Mission is to provide quality home furnishings, at excellent values, in an exciting and fun environment.

Our Values:
Mutual Trust & Respect | Continuous Improvement | Entrepreneurial Spirit | Customer Focus | Teamwork | Giving Back.

• Competitive, Transparent Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Hospital, Critical Care, etc.)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• On-Site Health & Wellness Clinic (Tamarac)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Flexible Environment
• 95% Promote from Within
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Associate Purchase Discount Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• And so much more….

What This Role Is… As a Residential Designer, the primary function of this position is to create innovative design within the client’s budget, while maximizing revenue on City Furniture/Ashley Homestore products. The Residential Designer is also responsible for building and maintaining relationships with vendors and internal cross-functional teams. Your contributions will ensure the success of the Sales – CITY Services Department at CITY Furniture.

Position Title: Residential Interior Designer
Reports To: City Services Director
Location: At assigned showroom with occasional event participation within region
Department/Sub-Department: Sales – CITY Services
Compensation: Potential to make between $50, K or more (based on commission structure) PLUS mileage reimbursement
Must have a valid FL driver’s license

• Responsibilities: Prospecting/Sales — Help guests design a home they’ll love. Assist guests in finding the best financing options. Create invoices and schedule deliveries. Manage the CITY CRM System. Engage with customers. Attend networking events. Designers are responsible for closing their own business and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Collaborates with Sales Associates to promote Design services. Prospects, Networks, Engages and gains new business by being available in the showroom and at event locations and/or by phone when Sales Associates have a lead.
  
  Present design solutions to clients and help the company close business. Increase invoice amounts and sell profit categories. Update boards in showrooms and communicate progress of projects with cross-functional teams. Attain predetermined sales goals monthly. (50%)
• Client Home Design: Create innovative designs within the client’s budget. Meet with clients, determine project requirements. Measure and draw floor plans to scale. Choose colors and develop a paint/color palette. Provide additional design services including lighting, window treatments, wall coverings, cabinetry, and flooring if needed. Place furniture in the appropriate layout to best utilize space and satisfy functional and aesthetic needs.
  
  Select accessories and wall art to complete in-home design. Accept delivery/installation of items if necessary. Provide exceptional customer service and handle objections well. Work designs based on client needs. (40%)

Additional duties and responsibilities as a Residential Designer :

• Product Knowledge – Stay up-to-date with new product information and industry news. Review new product information. Understand features and benefits to help fulfill customers’ needs. (5%)
• Administrative Tasks — Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting. Complete timesheets, mileage reports, and design…