Design Consultant

Job Description

Continue your Interior Design career with a fun and rewarding company by joining our team at Haverty’s Furniture! A trusted name and iconic brand in the furniture business, we continue to guarantee the same excellent quality, prices, and customer service that we were founded upon over 140 years ago. We are seeking Interior Design Consultants or Design Graduates to work at Haverty’s furniture helping to create dynamic Home Décor designs and furnish happiness for our customers.

Compensation: In this position you should earn between $55,000 to $100,000+ per year. In 2024 Havertys Interior Design Consultant earned $82,000 on average nationally.

Schedule: Required to work 5 days a week, retail hours include nights and weekends as our stores are open 10 am – 7 pm Monday – Saturday and 12 pm – 6 pm Sunday.

• Work with customers and sales consultants to create beautiful rooms and spaces while recommending furniture and accessories to give customers a completed, designed look.
• Offer in-home, in-store, and virtual consultations to better understand customers’ needs, style, investment, and space(s).
• Create floor plans and photo‑realistic 3D renderings of Havertys Furniture and accessories placed in the customer’s home.
• Assist Sales Consultants in closing transactions by providing your design knowledge to Havertys customers.
• Assist Sales Consultants scheduling or attending a qualified home visit.
• Coordinate with the customer during the home visit and the final presentation to review the items selected, pricing, and delivery schedules, if applicable.
• Provide feedback to Sales Consultant and Branch Manager after each house visit and upon completion of the floorplan and the presentation board.
• Assist Sales Consultant with the creation of special‑order SKUs and increase sales reserves.
• Provide constructive feedback to customers to help build sales and increase average tickets.
• Have knowledge of special sales, financing plans, delivery procedures, warranties, etc.
• Reinforce customer selections and help bring sales to closure.
• May use My Sales Center to access and follow‑up with customers.
• Maintain knowledge of broad range of furniture styles and products.
• Maintain consistent sales levels and other key metrics as required by management.
• Participate in sales training directly on the sales floor to understand the Havertys customer engagement process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university in interior design or related field; or 2 to 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. ASID certification preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and be able to drive and provide personal transportation to customer in‑home appointments. Reliable transportation with verification of minimum state‑required car insurance is a requirement of the position.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and prior use of a Room Planner software is beneficial. Proficiency in Microsoft Office components, internet software, and full‑shot image software is preferred.

• Paid comprehensive training.
• Flexibility to draw pay between pay cycles with our Daily Pay Program.
• 401K program with a company match of 4%.
• Generous benefits package with premier medical, dental, and vision partners.
• Paid time‑off includes vacation, sick time, personal days, company holidays.
• Ability to advance within the company if desired.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Substantial associate discount on our quality merchandise.
• Bonus program for team member referrals.
• Educational financial assistance.
• Complimentary health and wellness program.

• Beautifully appointed showrooms with a 140‑year company heritage, fast‑paced environment, customer‑focused, business professional dress code.
• Required to work 5 days a week, retail hours include nights and weekends as our stores are open 10 am – 7 pm Monday – Saturday and 12 pm – 6 pm Sunday.
• When attending a scheduled qualified home visit, a flexibility to meet the customer’s schedule is required.

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, use of…