Company Overview Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high quality, mid-priced home furnishings. With more than 90 store locations, Bassett has leveraged its strong brand name in furniture that focuses on providing consumers with a friendly environment for buying furniture and accessories. Our showrooms feature the latest on-trend furniture styles, close to 600 upholstery fabrics, and in-home design visits. Bassett's blend of style, comfort, and value has been trusted since 1902 and makes it one of the most recognizable furniture brands in the United States. Furniture Sales & Design Consultant Position (Part-time & Full-time available) In-Store | Relationship Sales (NOT entry-level retail)

Expected Earnings:

$40,000-$60,000 annually (top performers exceed this)

• About the position (READ

THIS FIRST

) We are seeking a sales professional with a strong eye for design who enjoys building long-term client relationships and selling complete room solutions. Successful candidates are comfortable guiding customers through design decisions, managing follow-up, and closing higher-ticket sales. If you enjoy design, people, and performance-based income — you'll thrive here. If you prefer passive retail or hourly-only work — this role will not be a fit.

• Sales Consultant Job Functions:

• Conduct in-depth design consultations (in-store and follow-up)
• Build complete furniture and room solutions (not only single-item sales)
• Maintain and actively prospect a personal client book
• Follow up with 80%+ of customers using CRM tools
• Consistently meet or exceed store's required sales metrics including minimum average tickets and close rates.
• Work closely with management coaching to improve performance Required Experience (MUST

HAVE MINIMUM OF ONE

)

• 2+ years of performance-based or consultative sales
• 2+ years in interior design, kitchen & bath, flooring, or home-related sales.
• Strong background in relationship-driven client work (real estate, design, hospitality sales)

Candidate Qualities:

• Strong sense of color, scale, and room planning
• Confidence discussing budgets and guiding purchase decisions
• Comfortable asking for customer contact info and follow-up
• Professional appearance and communication
• Willingness to work all Saturdays and most holidays.
• Competitive, goal-oriented mindset Training & Support
• Paid training starts at $18/hr.
• Bassett Interior Design certification provided.
• Ongoing product, design, and sales coaching.
• Highly involved management focused on your success Compensation & Benefits
• Performance-based compensation with accelerated income & bonus potential
• Sunday's off
• Paid time off
• Health insurance options
• Employee discount
• Full-time & part-time positions available Before applying, ask yourself: "Do I enjoy selling solutions, following up with clients, and being measured by results?

" If yes — we'd love to meet you.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s):

• Design Exercise (Required - Please Read Carefully)
• As part of our application process, we ask candidates to complete a short design exercise.

Please use Bassett's Room Planner tool to create a simple room plan: https://www.bassettfurniture.com/room-planner.html

Instructions:

• Create a room plan for a living room or similar space
• Save or export your design
• Email the completed room plan to careers@bassettgj.com
• Use the subject line: "Room Plan - [Your Full Name] This exercise helps us understand your approach to design, space planning, and client solutions.

Applications that do not include a submitted room plan will not be considered. Do you acknowledge and agree to complete this design exercise as apart of your application?

YES or NO Work Location:

In person