Design Associate – In-Home Sales & Customer Experience

About Us

Floor Coverings International (FCI) is the #1 flooring franchise in North America. We bring the showroom directly to the customer’s home, offering a high-touch, consultative experience that’s completely different from the traditional retail flooring model.

We are seeking a Design Associate with a passion for design and customer service to join our fast-growing team. If you're outgoing, organized, and excited to help homeowners improve their spaces, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

We are seeking a Design Associate to support sales, design guidance, and project coordination in a home-based showroom setting.

• Sales & Design Consultations:
  Visit customers' homes to assess their flooring needs;
  Present flooring options using FCI’s exclusive technology and sales system;
  Provide design guidance based on style, function, and budget;
  Close sales through trust-based, consultative selling.
• Customer Experience & Project Coordination:
  Manage customer relationships from consultation to installation;
  Communicate regularly with the customer, production team, and office staff;
  Assist with material ordering and scheduling installations;
  Follow up after jobs are complete to ensure satisfaction and collect referrals/reviews.
• Lead Management & Marketing:
  Follow up on open and past estimates;
  Re-engage old leads and prospects;
  Attend local networking groups and community events;
  Support marketing initiatives such as door hanger distribution and home shows.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong communication and people skills –
  must enjoy working with others
• Organized, reliable, and self-motivated
• Comfortable using technology (iPad, CRM, email – training provided)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background check
• Willing to wear company-branded attire during appointments (provided)

• Paid training and mentorship to help you succeed
• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
• Performance-based bonuses and travel incentives (e.g., annual trip to Cancun)
• Growth opportunities into leadership or specialized roles
• Positive, team-oriented culture
• All sales tools, iPad, and branded clothing provided

• Monday to Friday
• Occasional evenings/weekends for events or appointments

Base Salary + Commission + Bonuses

Top performers earn in six-figures annually

Ready to Join a Winning Team? Apply now to take the next step in your sales or design career and help homeowners love where they live!