Job Title: Design Sales Consultant - $3,000 Sign-on Bonus Earn up to $100,000 after a year with the company.

The team is buzzing with Bumble Bee Blinds of Fairfield County, come & join the hive!

Bumble Bee Blinds is the fastest growing Window covering business (blinds, shades, draperies, shutters & outdoor shades) in the country. As a design sales consultant at Bumble Bee Blinds, you will be responsible for selling window-covering products and installation services to residential and commercial clients in your market. You will help build a clientele, drive sales revenue and back the company on standards, quality, and professionalism. A successful design consultant will hold oneself to high customer service standards while being detail-oriented, organized, creative, ambitious, and very personable. You will use your strong listening and communication skills, as well as intellectual capital and sales-driven mindset to present innovative design solutions to prospective clients. 

In this role, you’ll spend your days making the homes and workspaces of our clients more beautiful, functional, and comfortable by servicing the qualified leads that our award-winning marketing team generates. If you enjoy sales, a flexible schedule, and the ability to exceed goals, then you will be a perfect fit! You will have a full support staff around you, including the local owners, a full installation team, call-center support system, a marketing and digital lead generation team dedicated to filling up your schedule with leads, customer service for product questions and plenty more! Our product offerings are kept fresh and current to ensure you can expertly meet your clients’ preferences and unique buying needs. We are committed to providing our clients with a seamless purchasing experience that is backed by our industry-leading warranty and outstanding client care services, so you can feel confident and proud in your Design Sales role with Bumble Bee Blinds. 

What you will receive

• Competitive salary plus bonus/commission
• Annual salary increases.
• Ability to buy into a competitive benefits package including medical and vision.
• Sales vehicle, laptop/iPad provided for company use dedicated office space.
• Online and in-person training
• Flexible work schedule
• 2 weeks PTO, plus paid holidays
• Enjoy amazing discounts on our Bumble Bee Blinds products.
• $60,000-$80,000 total compensation in year 1 with potential to earn more than $100,000 in subsequent years, based on performance

We are offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus for new Design Sales Consultants who are part of the Fairfield County market. Terms are as follows: $1,500 will be paid out after 90 days and an additional $1,500 will be paid after 180 days of service and active employment in good standing with Bumble Bee Blinds.

What you will do (core responsibilities)

• Provide design consulting expertise by expertly matching our diverse products and services to clients’ needs.
• Arrive on time to work and any/all appointments and meetings.
• Drive leads. Answer new and existing customer phone calls while following sales processes.
• Successfully close appointments by demonstrating our unique value proposition, and by building trust and credibility.
• Properly execute all systems and procedures to ensure client satisfaction and avoid order errors that adversely affect the company’s bottom line and reputation.
• Accurately and efficiently measure, record, and configure specifications.
• Provide outstanding client service and follow-up in a friendly, professional, and timely manner for both internal and external clients.
• Be flexible to the needs of the business, including appointment scheduling, attending team meetings, training, and PTO requests.
• Build and nurture strong networking relationships with new clients, existing clients, interior designers, realtors, and builders.
• You will be provided with high-quality sales leads and will be measured on close rates, revenue, and profit targets.
• Live our values of Integrity, One Team, Excellence, Superior Client Experience, and Passion

What we are looking for

• Driven and motivated person who enjoys meeting and working with a variety of people.
• Ability to meet or exceed sales goals on a consistent basis by leveraging your passion for design and customer service.
• Background in customer service, retail, or sales (comfortable with in-home consultations); Prior window covering sales/service or design experience preferred but not required.
• Detail oriented, organized and can keep efficient notes and records.
• Excellent communication skills
• Can carry out written and oral instructions but seeks clarity when needed.
• Willingness to share thoughts and ideas in a respectful and productive manner.
• High energy, positive attitude, and forward thinking
• Strong team player and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Quick learner who is adaptable, self-reliant, and resourceful
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Be comfortable with technology, the use of CRM, and MS Office products.
• Experience with POS systems preferred.
• High school degree or equivalent required; at least some college work preferred.
• Available to work 5 days per week.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance with ability to drive extensively within Fairfield County, CT

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The associate in this role should be able to stand, sit at an office space, see, hear, and understand speech, communicate, lift computer equipment, supplies and materials, use office equipment, and computers. The associate will need to be able to drive, transport and carry materials and samples, and stand on ladders. The associate is exposed to typical office working conditions. If requested by an applicant or employee, we may provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties required of personnel so classified. We have the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

This job search function is performed on behalf of Bumble Bee Blinds an independently owned and operated company, and not Franchisor, HorsePower Brands. Franchisor, HorsePower Brands and its affiliates, including HPB Recruitment LLC, is an independent contractor of Bumble Bee Blinds and does not have any authority to bind, commit, direct, or otherwise control Bumble Bee Blinds. Neither HorsePower Brands and its affiliates, including HPB Recruitment LLC nor Bumble Bee Blinds shall be deemed a joint employer of the other’s employees, and nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed to create a joint venture, partnership, fiduciary, or agency relationship between the Parties for any purpose. Bumble Bee Blinds employees shall not be deemed “employees” or “leased” employees of HorsePower Brands for any purpose, in law or equity. Applicant acknowledges, understands, and agrees that Applicant is applying for an employment position of Bumble Bee Blinds and not HorsePower Brands or its affiliates, and that if hired, the Applicant shall be an employee of Bumble Bee Blinds and not HorsePower Brands or its affiliates. Applicant acknowledges, understands, and agrees that any claims, disputes, causes of action, of any kind, in contract or tort, at law or equity, related to the employment of the Applicant by Bumble Bee Blinds, shall be made against Bumble Bee Blinds, and not HorsePower Brands or its affiliates.

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