What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Sales Associate - Seattle position at Blu Dot?
TITLE: Design Sales – Seattle Showroom (Part-time)
REPORTS TO: Seattle Store Manager
ABOUT US: Blu Dot (www.bludot.com), an award-winning designer and maker of modern home furnishings, is currently searching for a Design Sales Associate to join our dynamic and values-driven company.
Company Purpose
Inspire a more creative way of living through good design that's good to everyone.
Core Values
- Good design is good. Good design should be reflected in everything we do.
- Keep it simple. Strive for economy in all that you do.
- Everyone is invited to our party. Treat every individual with respect & dignity.
- Our glass is half full. Focus on the positive.
- Be humble. We take nothing for granted.
- Turn it up to 11. Determine what is expected and do a little more.
- Stay curious. Try, learn, improve, repeat.
ABOUT THE ROLE: To create a compelling shopping and purchasing experience for residential Blu Dot customers through exceptional selling, design knowledge, and thoughtful service. Use product knowledge to inspire clients, drive sales, and support all aspects of the showroom, including customer outreach, merchandising, order follow up, and events. Advance Blu Dot's reputation as an American design studio in the Seattle market.
WHO YOU ARE:
- Creative and clever problem-solver with a solutions-oriented approach to daily tasks
- Friendly and authentic individual with customer skills across all mediums
- Time-management guru with an ability to prioritize competing demands
- Adept and willing collaborator able to work independently and take direction appropriately
- Focused on process improvement and able to pick up and integrate new technologies with ease
- A champion for inclusion and belonging for everyone who walks through our doors; colleagues and customers alike
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Represent and expand the customer's connection to the Blu Dot brand through a personable and professional demeanor
- Use product information and design knowledge to demonstrate merchandise features and benefits
- Suggest additional items based on an assessment of a customer's needs
- Assist with the sales process and ensure a seamless transition as needed
- Create quotes and place orders as needed
- Assist in prospecting new customers to help grow brand awareness in the market
- Execute and maintain visual merchandising standards of the store
- Assist in seasonal floor changes including light furniture assembly and some lifting
- Utilize store supply of sales & marketing materials and distribute effectively to customers
- Maintain an accurate customer email database for communicating sales, events, and promotions
- Assist with market-specific events
- Assist the Store Manager in maintaining accurate inventory levels and performing reoccurring cycle counts
- Availability to work weekends is required
- Able to stand for long periods; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
*Everyone's welcome to our party! Blu Dot always welcomes candidates with unique and diverse backgrounds. Blu Dot is a member of E-Verify. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.