Furniture Sales Specialist

Designer's Library — Sales Associate

For over four decades, our Showroom Gallery has served as a source of inspiration and curated resources for designers, architects, and builders creating both interior and exterior spaces. As a to-the-trade enterprise, we represent some of the industry's most sought-after collections in fine furniture, fabrics, wall coverings, art, accessories, lighting, bedding, drapery hardware, and flooring.

Our Sales Associates bring genuine enthusiasm to guiding design clients through every stage of their project. Our mission at Designer's Library is to cultivate a welcoming environment that reinforces our standing as a premier design resource within the local market. In this role, you will leverage your product expertise and professional energy to support Kansas City's dynamic design community.

You will cultivate authentic client relationships, helping customers discover designs that reflect their individual style. You will collaborate closely with colleagues and management to drive business growth, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and contribute a solutions-oriented perspective to the team.

•         Exceed sales targets through exceptional customer service and consultative support

•         Apply in-depth knowledge of 100 product lines to efficiently source and price items for client projects

•         Draft precise, detailed sales and purchase orders that support each client's design vision

•         Manage and maintain vendor order information throughout the project lifecycle

•         Partner with the team to curate product selections for the showroom floor

•         Assist in designing and arranging furniture vignettes to showcase the showroom's offerings

•         Cultivate and sustain long-term client relationships

•         Demonstrated experience in sales and/or customer service

•         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•         Meticulous attention to detail, essential for managing design projects and post-sale order fulfillment

•         Proven ability to coordinate multiple concurrent projects

•         Proficiency with QuickBooks and the Microsoft 365 suite

•         A proactive approach to learning and professional development

•         Competitive compensation

•         Paid vacation and holiday time

•         Industry-standard time off between December 25 and January 1

•         Employee discounts

•         Standard Monday–Friday work schedule