Design Consultant - Independent Retailer - Paramus, NJ in Paramus, NJ at Ethan Allen Global Inc.

Date Posted: 5/12/2022

Job Snapshot

Employee Type:

Full-Time
Location:

Paramus, NJ
Job Type:

Retail
Sales
Experience:

Not Specified
Date Posted:

5/12/2022

About Us

WHO WE ARE
From a small corner of Vermont to a place in the global economy, we’ve built—and earned—our reputation as the quintessential American brand. We’re also one of the world’s leading interior design authorities, operating approximately 300 Design Centers in 14 countries on three continents, and combining cutting-edge design technology with the kind of personal service that never goes out of style.

HOW WE WORK
We hire the best of the best and encourage them to do world-class work together. Our associates are encouraged to grow and take on new challenges, equipping themselves for even more fulfilling roles as their career journey progresses. Add a sense of community that inspires people to support one another, plus excellent compensation, and flexible schedules, and you have a recipe for long-lasting career satisfaction.

WHAT MATTERS TO US
We still make about 75% of our products in our own North American workshops, ensuring quality from product concept to design to manufacturing to delivery. We're proud to be champions of fair working conditions, economic opportunity, and sustainability, both within our own walls and for the artisans who craft our unique products.

Job Description

Requisition ID: 012509

Are you a creative and energetic person with an entrepreneurial spirit?

Ethan Allen is a luxury brand committed to quality, value and our most important assets; our employees. As the face of Ethan Allen, our Interior Designers create an enjoyable experience in our Design Centers and assist clients in designing homes they absolutely love.

We are adding to our team of Interior Design Consultants at our Paramus, NJ location (Bergen County).

As a Design Consultant, you:

Create and sell customized interior design solutions, including furniture, window treatments and accents
Learn about customer needs and perform in-home appointments
Advise on space planning and coordination of materials
Influence and inspire an ongoing relationship with our brand
Challenge your own thinking and let your creativity flow
Transform a blank space into something beautiful.
Own the design process - from establishing customer relationships to the final sale.

Our Interior Design Consultants’ strengths include:

Satisfaction found in a sense of accomplishment
Superior communication and time management skills
Related experience in a creative field and/or success in a sales position
Confidence in the benefits of a commission pay structure in excess of a minimum guarantee.
Passion and proven knowledge of interior design and space planning
Ability to establish and maintain relationships while selling ideas, products and services
Demonstrated use of technology and social media to drive business; experience with Live Chat. Augmented Reality and 3D Room Planner a plus

Job Requirements

We offer:

Guaranteed earnings during training and a competitive commission structure on net written sales per fiscal month
Competitive benefits including paid vacation, health insurance, and 401K

Position Requirements:

Valid driver's license with a good driving record and ability to provide own transportation to and from customer's homes
Ability to make home calls to customers to provide a complete design solution
Willingness to work holidays, evening and weekends
Interior Design related degree and/or professional portfolio a plus

Paid Training available. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please forward applications to Riveredge@ethanallen.com.