What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design & Sales Expert - Remote Orlando position at Crate & Barrel?
The Design & Sales Expert sells products by providing in-home consultations to customers using design tools and services to plan and design customer spaces. Through elevated designs and delivering on the Customer Experience, the Designer & Sales Expert will maximize company sales growth and profitability. Delivers an amazing experience for the customer through expertise, teamwork, passion for design, design tools and creative selling skills.
- This is an individual contributor role
- This position is based remotely out of Orlando, FL
- Drive sales and a differentiated experience by providing enriching customer interactions, and providing elevated design offerings in-home and virtually with customers.
- Create elevated designs for customers using the preferred design tools to create moodboards, 2D & 3D floor plans, product lists and customer presentations.
- Lead design consultations in-home or via email, phone and virtual
- Identify and contact potential customers, businesses, and/or industries which may yield new business. Some leads will be provided by the Company.
- Provide personalized sales and service experiences to new and existing customers to build lasting relationships resulting in repeat business.
- Deliver projects in a timely manner and within determined timelines.
- Possess a clear understanding of the brand aesthetics and merchandising strategy by channel; Store, E-Commerce, Catalog.
- Ensure full understanding and awareness of all product information, including characteristics, care information and staying informed with the competition and industry trends.
- Deliver individual sales, KPI and service goals, productivity standards, and engage customers by demonstrating superior selling skills.
- Actively listen to the customer to identify which products will best meet their needs and communicate company loyalty services. (e.g. designer rewards, Design Trade Program, credit card etc).
- Support and model excellent service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm ensuring all customers are provided gracious, quick, and efficient service.
- Support store training and educating on design services, to drive a clear understanding of design services and offerings.
- Ability to work in different locations (work from home, on site at a customer’s home, and occasionally in store)
- Understanding of basic design functions including spatial planning, fabric selection, lighting, interior design styles.
- Excellent, effective, and timely communication skills and the ability to translate the brand vision and the customers wants/needs.
- Strong affinity for technology (2D and 3D tools, Google suite, video conferencing, iPad) and proficient in floor planning.
- Ability to stay up to date on current design trends.
- Ability to be an agent of change and shift quickly as our business evolves.
- Proven track record of building long-lasting relationships with customers
- Interpersonal skills; team player
- 1 years of relevant experience in Furniture Sales/Home Decor Design or retail/ customer service.
- Experience working one on one with clients and recommending solutions
- Proficient in Google platforms, virtual communication, design tool experience preferred
- Must be located in the Orlando, FL market
Salary : $16 - $36