What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Design Consultant - Fairview Heights position at Mueller Furniture Company?
Who We Are: Since 1927, Mueller Furniture has been built on quality, integrity, and doing what we say we’ll do. Our mission is simple: putting the family in furniture—helping customers complete their homes through the beauty and comfort of furniture, with honesty and care. We believe great sales come from listening, serving others before self, and being extremely competent in our craft Mueller Furniture Co
The Role: As a Furniture Sales Consultant, you’ll guide customers through meaningful decisions for their homes. This is not high-pressure sales. It’s about building trust, offering thoughtful guidance, and following through—every time.
What You’ll Do : Welcome customers with warmth and professionalism
Listen carefully to understand lifestyle, space, and needs
Help customers visualize furniture in their home—comfort, scale, and style
Educate customers on materials, construction, care, and long-term value
Offer honest recommendations, even when it means steering someone away from a sale
Manage details with accuracy (measurements, fabrics, configurations, delivery expectations)
Follow through on commitments and timelines
Build long-term relationships that lead to repeat and referral business
Who You Are :You naturally align with our core values:
1. Truthfulness in all things – honest, transparent, and trustworthy
2. Serve others before self – customer-first mindset
3. If I say it, I do it – reliable follow-through
4. Extreme competence – pride in learning products and doing things right
You’re calm, patient, and confident—able to stay steady under pressure and thoughtful in your approach.
Experience That Helps
Furniture, home décor, or design interest
Hospitality or customer service backgrounds
High-consideration or relationship-based retail
We care more about who you are than where you’ve worked.
What This Role Is Not
Aggressive or pushy sales
Scripted pitches
“Sell it at all costs” mentality
What Success Looks Like
Customers feel heard, respected, and confident
Orders are accurate, and expectations are clear
Deliveries go smoothly because details were done right
Customers come back—and send their friends and family
Why Mueller Furniture
A family-focused, values-driven culture
Training and support to help you succeed
Competitive compensation and long-term opportunity
Pride in representing a company that stands behind its word
Interested?
"Apply now, submit your resume and take your first step into a fun,new career in sales and design" .