Interior Designer - Sales Consultant Chicago Area
Job in
Itasca, DuPage County, Illinois, 60143, USA
Listed on 2026-05-07
Listing for:
Walter E. Smithe Furniture Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-07
Job specializations:
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Sales
Sales Consultant, Sales Representative, Retail Sales, Business Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
Turn your passion for design and sales into a rewarding career with strong client relationships, performance based growth, and uncapped earning potential.
At WalterE. Smithe
At Walter
E. Smithe, you will design beautiful, functional spaces, build lasting client relationships, and earn uncapped commission in a supportive, team focused environment.
Whether you come from interior design or a sales background, we provide the training, tools, and mentorship to help you succeed.
What you'll do:- Partner with clients to design inspiring spaces that reflect their lifestyle and vision
- Build lasting client relationships through personalized service and outreach
- Conduct in-home visits and use advanced design tools to bring concepts to life
- Primarily custom and special order, including private label brands, as well as Century, American Leather, Vanguard, Hancock & Moore, Universal, Hooker, and many others.
- Manage multiple projects while achieving individual sales goals
- Collaborate with a dedicated support team of client service, accounting, and delivery professionals
We invest in your success with a career-focused training program
- Comprehensive training that develops
design & sales expertise, software proficiency, and project management skills - Ongoing coaching and mentorship to help you grow and succeed over time
- Hourly paid training for up to the first 4 months, with the option to transition to commission sooner
- Structured learning combined with hands-on experience in a real showroom environment
- Performance-based commission structure after training with uncapped earning potential
- Commission paid on written sales
- Monthly and annual performance-based bonuses
- Typical earnings range: $45K – $130K+ - performance driven
- Average commission: 7.55% (6.6%–8.7%)
- Bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision, LTD, 401k and life insurance
- PTO, flexible schedules, and employee discounts
- Clear career path with opportunities for growth, advancement, and leadership
Who thrives in this role:
- People-driven professionals energized by client engagement and relationship building
- 3+ years post grad work experience in retail, sales, or interior design with consultative sales expertise
- Confident, enthusiastic, and capable of leading the sales process
- Motivated by results and excited by a performance-based career path
- Organized, professional, and committed to growing a long-term design career
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and weekend availability
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