Interior Design Professional

Careers At John V Schultz Furniture

Levin Furniture & Mattress is Hiring an Interior Design Professional!

The �Decorating Studio� at Levin Furniture & Mattress is growing!

As a result, we are looking for an Interior Design Professional who is passionate about working with our customers and their families, both in-store and in their homes, to design their ideal spaces.

It�s not just about furniture, it�s about how you live. Working Here Feels Like Home!

Requirements:

• Education: Associate and/or Bachelor Degree in Interior Design Required. ASID Certification Highly Preferred.
• Hours/Scheduling: Full-Time; 40-45 hours per week (hours may vary). Retail hours and scheduling required, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays and/or special events. Flexible scheduling options available.
• Travel: Ability to travel/commute to different store and customer home/client site locations.

Levin Furniture & Mattress Compensation and Benefits Program:

• Competitive Salary - Earn More at Levin
• Paid Training � We provide a blended learning approach so you can learn and grow
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement, Life Insurance, PTO, and more!
• Employee Purchase Program Discount
• Growth Opportunities � Levin loves to promote from within
• Recognition, Contests and Awards
• And More!

Purpose/Summary:

The Interior Design Professional will work with our customers and their families, both in-store and in their homes, to help create their ideal living spaces through professional sales, interior design, and decorating services. The Interior Design Professional will provide The Company�s home furnishings, including furniture, mattresses, accessories, and home d�cor solutions, to all customers and clients. Decorating Studio packages and services will be offered to fulfill each customer�s individual needs.

Core Responsibilities:

• Working one-on-one with customers in our showrooms and their homes, while finding furnishings that best match their styles and budget.
• Determining reasons for the customers� visits and to help provide solutions in their homes, whether their need is one recliner or a roomful of customized furniture and d�cor.
• Completing phone and in-home consultations with customers, as purchased through our Decorating Studio Packages.
• Designing and presenting customized room/space plans for customers, tailored to their individual needs.
• Continuous learning and development; working with management, your team and/or vendors to develop knowledge of products, innovative sales techniques, reviewing current sales and promotions and becoming an expert in the field.
• The Company takes great pride in supporting the communities we serve. We actively make efforts to donate and participate regularly in community events and fundraisers year-round.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maximize excellent customer service and customer satisfaction.
• Meets and/or exceeds minimum sales standards and assigned sales goals.
• Maintains ongoing relationships with customers through continued contact.
• Prospects new customers through various networking and clienteling efforts.
• Completes all required initial and ongoing sales training programs and attends required store meetings.
• Communicates with all internal/external customers, clients, management and/or colleagues in a professional manner.
• Works independently and/or cooperatively with others as part of a team. Works along-side other departments such as office/customer service and dock associates, and completing various other duties like tagging furniture, setting up for special events, etc.

• Assists with financing options, purchasing, recommending protection plans/products and delivery scheduling and follow-up.
• Building your business within The Company; following up with previous customers and new leads being generated, networking and even advertising your services on social media.
• Utilizes computerized systems, IPads and/or other technological tools, including internal customer/client databases. Utilizes computerized design programs as well.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures and performs other duties as required/assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications:

• High-energy, entrepreneurial and team-oriented people person.
• Excellent and effective communication and listening skills.
• Willingness to learn and the ability to be trained/coached.
• Customer service experience (face-to-face preferred).
• Previous Interior Design experience and/or education required.
• Any sales, upselling, and/or marketing experience and/or education preferred.
• Experience and/or proficiency with computerized-based systems and technologies; i.e. Windows, Microsoft Office, POS Systems, digital/mobile devices, etc.
• Ability to meet physical demands and requirements of the position and working environment.

Disclosures:

EOE M/F/V/D Drug-Free Workplace