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Design Sales Representative - $3,000 Sign-on Bonus Earn up to $100,000 per year in commission & bonus after a year with the company.

Bumble Bee Blinds is the fastest growing Window covering business (blinds, shades, draperies, shutters & outdoor shades) in the country. North Milwaukee is our newest location servicing downtown Milwaukee and the Northern Suburbs (a big territory, booming with opportunity).

As a design sales representative 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 a sales-driven mindset to present innovative design solutions to prospective customers. 

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 go set goals and achieve them then you will be a perfect fit! You will have a full support staff around you including a General Manager, local owners, an installation team, call-center support, a marketing group dedicated to filling up your schedule with leads, digital lead generation team, customer service for product questions and plenty more! Our product offerings are kept fresh and current to ensure you can expertly meet your client’s 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.

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

Here is what you will do (your core responsibilities)

• Expertly match our diverse products and services to client’s needs
• Arrive on time to work and any/all appointments and meetings.
• Drive leads. Answer new and existing customers' 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 to avoid order errors that adversely affect the company’s bottom line and positive reputation.
• Measure, record, and configure specifications accurately and efficiently.
• Provide high-level 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, time off requests, attending team meetings and training.
• Build and nurture strong networking relationships with new clients, existing clients, interior designers, realtors, and builders in the market.
• Responsible for maintaining, updating, and communicating client data, project status, and job details in the CRM.
• Live our Values of Integrity, One Team, Excellence, Superior Client Experience and Passion

Here are traits we are looking for:

• Meet or exceed sales goals on a consistent basis by leveraging your passion for design.
• Background in customer service, retail, or sales (comfortable with in home sales)
• Detail oriented, organized and can keep efficient notes and records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High energy, positive attitude, and forward thinking
• Strong team player and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Quick learner who is adaptable, self-reliant, resourceful and handles competing priorities.
• Understands and carries out oral and written instructions, and requests clarification.
• Expresses thoughts, ideas, concerns in a positive, confident, respectful, and productive manner
• High school degree or equivalent is required. Some college work is preferred.
• Availability to work full-time five days per week.
• Proficiency with using a PC and with Microsoft Windows based programs.
• Ability to quickly learn and follow new technology processes and systems.
• Can drive within canvassing areas and accommodate longer drive times to meet the needs of clients outside of assigned area.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance
• Experience with CRM and POS Systems preferred.

What will you receive?

• We offer a base salary commission, or more experienced sales representatives a generous uncapped commission plan.
• You will be provided with high-quality sales leads and will be measured on close rate & profit targets.
• You’ll accrue two weeks of paid vacation.
• World class training and state-of-the-art tools, including an iPad Pro, product samples, and other resources necessary for your success.
• You will have access to a company vehicle for sales calls and other business needs.
• You can also elect to buy into a competitive benefits package including medical and vision.

Note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.

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 in an office space, see, hear, and understand speech, communicate, lift computer equipment, supplies and materials, use office equipment and computers. The associate is exposed to typical office working conditions. If requested by an applicant or employee, we may provide reasonable accommodation 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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