What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interior Designer / Sales Consultant - Old Orchard & Multiple Area Locations position at Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Turn your sales expertise and design passion into a rewarding career where client relationships, performance, and uncapped earning potential come together.
Whether you’re an experienced designer or a high-performing sales professional looking to transition into the world of design, we provide the training, tools, and support to help you succeed.
Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design is seeking interior design-minded sales consultants to join our Chicago-area showrooms. In this role, you’ll partner with clients to create beautiful, functional spaces while building a successful career in a performance-driven environment with uncapped earning potential.
Since 1945, Walter E. Smithe has been a trusted, family-owned company built on stability, integrity, and exceptional design. With 10 showrooms across the Chicago area and a recent expansion to Naples, Florida, we continue to grow while helping clients create beautifully designed homes.
What You'll Do
Who Thrives in This Role:
Full-time
Description
Turn your sales expertise and design passion into a rewarding career where client relationships, performance, and uncapped earning potential come together.
Whether you’re an experienced designer or a high-performing sales professional looking to transition into the world of design, we provide the training, tools, and support to help you succeed.
Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design is seeking interior design-minded sales consultants to join our Chicago-area showrooms. In this role, you’ll partner with clients to create beautiful, functional spaces while building a successful career in a performance-driven environment with uncapped earning potential.
Since 1945, Walter E. Smithe has been a trusted, family-owned company built on stability, integrity, and exceptional design. With 10 showrooms across the Chicago area and a recent expansion to Naples, Florida, we continue to grow while helping clients create beautifully designed homes.
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: $45K – $130K - performance driven
- Average commission: 7.55% (6.6%–8.7%)
- Bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision, LTD, 401k and life insurance
- 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 building relationships
- 5 years of retail sales or interior design experience with consultative sales expertise
- Confident, enthusiastic, and capable of leading the sales process
- Motivated by results and excited by a performance-based career path
- Organized, professional, and committed to growing a long-term design career
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and weekend availability
- Passionate about what they do and bring positivity to every interaction
Salary : $45,000 - $130,000