What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Furnishings Specialist position at Coffman's Home Furnishings and Appliances?
Overview
Join our dynamic furniture retail environment at Coffman’s as a Home Furnishings Specialist. The Home Furnishings Specialist Position requires the ability to guide a client through the purchasing process by offering design services and listening to the clients needs, and helping them design their furniture and choose fabrics, accessories, textures and colors that will create inspiring spaces for living.
We are a brick and mortar retail environment located in Jackson Tennessee, that also offers in-home design services and space planning in order to provide the best possible sales experience for our clients' living spaces.
We staff multiple Interior Designers and Sales professionals at our location in order to appropriately handle the number of requests presented through our brick and mortar and online channels.
Previous training and experience in Interior Design is a plus or the willingness to be trained and attend classes while you work.
Previous experience in a home furnishings retail environment are also a huge plus, along with an enthusiastic, energetic attitude, a strong sales ability, and a good eye for current design.
This position does require working Saturdays, and busy holiday weekends, on a rotational schedule.
Our Designers also receive one other day off during the work week, making it a five-day work week. Since we are closed on Sundays.
Some Highlights of what Coffman's Furniture offers to our clients:
- Custom furniture
- Residential and Commercial Interior Design services
- 42,000 square foot Retail Showroom featuring only top brand Home Furnishings
- Custom order rug gallery
- Reclining and Motion Furniture Galleries
- Coffman's has an off site 52,000 square foot warehouse to service clients quickly
- Fully staffed, in-house white-glove delivery teams to control delivery process and offer exceptional final servicing of our clients
- Extensive Mattress Gallery to provide customers with all their bedding needs
CANDIDATE'S NEEDED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to listen and understand our Customers’ needs
- Ability to guide Customers towards their vision.
- Must enjoy working in fast-paced environment, with ability to help multiple clients simultaneously on busy days
- Excellent relational skills
- Ability to help clients via sketching space plans to scale
- Ability to present coordinated Interior Design plans to clients
- Passion for new trends, color, technology and home furnishings, and the ability to guide clients through the design process for their homes / businesses
- Ability to relate to clients with Excitement, Integrity, and Creativity
- Ability to effectively communicate with clients and staff
- Completion of training requirements as necessary
- Previous home furnishings experience would be a plus
- Previous decor retail experience would be a plus
- A degree in Interior Design would be a plus
- Design experience preferably in the home furnishings field, would be a plus,
- Candidate must have a willingness to learn
- Ability to perform basic Math
- Comfortable with computers and technology
- Ability to work with a Team
- Ability to lift 25 LBS
BENEFITS:
- This is a 100% Commissioned position.
- Health coverage benefits after 60 days of fulltime employment
- Annually: 10 days Paid Vacation
- Annually: 5 days Paid Sick leave
- Be part of a team who will help you excel and grow
- FANTASTIC SCHEDULE: Five Day work week. Store Hours are Monday – Saturday 9 AM – 6 PM. Closed Sundays. Working Saturdays would be on a rotational Schedule.
- Earning Potential: $50,000 to 130,000 (Based on top performers)
If you would like to interview for this position with our team, please submit your resume with references to shaun.goldie@coffmans.com or in person. We look forward to meeting you.
Embark on a rewarding career where your creative talents meet your passion for sales! We’re committed to fostering a supportive environment that values professionals.
Coffman's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Ability to work with a Team
- Ability to lift 25 LBS
- Comfortable with computers and technology
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Retail sales: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $130,000