Sales & Design Consultant

Job description LaDiff is seeking a full time sales & design consultant to join our team. We look for relationship-building, creative problem-solvers who enjoy working with people in the home design space. This job is as much about selling as it is about design, with someone who can marry the two skills being an ideal candidate. Self-competition and self-motivation are important for you to be an effective, successful, and respected sales team member at our store. If you've got what it takes to join our team, we want to hear from YOU! Please read this post all the way through to find out how to apply and what to submit. Only submissions including resumes AND applications will be considered. Since you will meet most of your NEW clients on the weekends when they can shop, your schedule includes weekends (we are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays), with one weekend day off every 4 weeks if needed. (note, we are open on "furniture retail" Mondays like Presidents Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day.) Please visit to download an application. Please send your cover letter completed application (downloaded from site above) a current resume three references including email addresses to Design Consultant Application, LaDifference, 1011 Commerce Rd, Richmond, VA 23224 or by email to resumes @ladiff.com. Sorry, submissions that do not include a cover letter/email and a completed application will not be considered. Responsibilities and Duties Meet, greet, and assist visitors and customers to LaDiff Listen, ascertain needs, educate, and offer solutions Communicate with customer via telephone, email, text, and letter writing Use point-of-sale software for inventory look-ups, add customer information, enter quotes & sales, and follow up with customer orders Assist in general store cleaning/maintenance (signage, angles, vacuuming, etc) to keep the 'tools of the trade' looking sharp.

We are a non-discriminatory workplace:

an inclusive & open-minded approach to consumers & colleagues is critical Ability to learn our product and procedures quickly and thoroughly. Self-competition and self-motivation are important for you to be an effective, successful, and respected sales team member at our store. Qualifications and Skills Creative, problem-solving approach to design & furniture needs Professionalism, a strong work ethic, and a sense of humor. A background & education in furniture and/or design is helpful, but not required An active interest and/or experience in selling to and/or serving the public and a desire to help people furnish their homes and offices. A strong customer service and follow-through skills Ability to learn our product and procedures quickly and thoroughly. Benefits Compensation includes guaranteed base salary of $24960 for Full Time (NOT a draw, it is a guarantee); you will earn much more than this through... commission - for selling home furnishings, warranty plans, 5-star reviews, and house call sales bonuses for exceeding sales goals vacation, sick/personal time contribution toward health insurance 401(k) with match employee discount

Job Type:

Full-timePay:

$45,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Benefits 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

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