What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interior Designer Sales Consultant |Naperville & Geneva position at Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design?
Description
Turn your passion for design and sales into a rewarding career with strong client relationships, performance based growth, and uncapped earning potential.
At Walter E. Smithe, you will design beautiful, functional spaces, build lasting client relationships, and earn uncapped commission in a supportive, team focused environment.
Whether You Come From Interior Design Or a Sales Background, We Provide The Training, Tools, And Mentorship To Help You Succeed.What You'll Do
Who thrives in this role:
$40,000 - $185,000
Turn your passion for design and sales into a rewarding career with strong client relationships, performance based growth, and uncapped earning potential.
At Walter E. Smithe, you will design beautiful, functional spaces, build lasting client relationships, and earn uncapped commission in a supportive, team focused environment.
Whether You Come From Interior Design Or a Sales Background, We Provide The Training, Tools, And Mentorship To Help You Succeed.What You'll Do
- Partner with clients to design inspiring spaces that reflect their lifestyle and vision
- Build lasting client relationships through personalized service and outreach
- Conduct in-home visits and use advanced design tools to bring concepts to life
- Primarily custom and special order, including private label brands, as well as Century, American Leather, Vanguard, Hancock & Moore, Universal, Hooker, and many others.
- Manage multiple projects while achieving individual sales goals
- Collaborate with a dedicated support team of client service, accounting, and delivery professionals
- Comprehensive training that develops design & sales expertise, software proficiency, and project management skills
- Ongoing coaching and mentorship to help you grow and succeed over time
- Hourly paid training for up to the first 4 months, with the option to transition to commission sooner
- Structured learning combined with hands-on experience in a real showroom environment
- Performance-based commission structure after training with uncapped earning potential
- Commission paid on written sales
- Monthly and annual performance-based bonuses
- Typical earnings range: $40K – $185K (performance-based)
- Average commission: 7.71% (6.7%–8.6%)
- Bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance
- 401k
- PTO, flexible schedules, and employee discounts
- Clear career path with opportunities for growth, advancement, and leadership
Who thrives in this role:
- People-driven professionals energized by client engagement and relationship building
- 3 years of post-grad experience in retail, sales, or interior design with consultative sales expertise
- Confident, enthusiastic individuals capable of leading the sales process
- Motivated by results and excited by a performance-based career path
- Organized, professional, and committed to building a long-term design career
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and weekend availability
$40,000 - $185,000
Salary : $40,000 - $185,000