DESIGN CONSULTANT

Design Consultant – Job Opportunity Join to apply for the DESIGN CONSULTANT role at Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. Do you love interior design? Do you have an eye for color and fashion? Would you like to help customers see their dream rooms become a reality? If you are a positive and motivated professional with a passion for design, possess exceptional selling skills, and a love for building customer relationships, then Bassett Furniture has the opportunity for you Job Description Our Bassett Design Consultants build meaningful and long‑term customer relationships. They possess comprehensive knowledge ranging from furniture construction to design trends and use “relationship selling” techniques through interior design consultations and makeovers to maximize selling opportunities. Our design consultants take joy in the design process. Job Qualifications Passion for design Highly driven to meet or exceed sales goals Discern and coordinate colors and textures Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Friendly outgoing personality Positive outlook Self‑motivated to clientele Computer proficiency Desire to learn Proven track record of success in sales Polished image Career‑minded professionalism Ability to listen and translate customer wants into design choices Job Requirements Willingness to work weekends and holidays. Desire to work in a commissioned sales environment. Dedicated to being a supportive team member. Capable of thriving in a varied paced retail environment. Ability to drive to customers’ residences and businesses for makeovers. Adept at conducting virtual appointments and live chats. Creating, presenting, and selling product and design solutions. Engaging customers to determine their needs according to taste, lifestyle, and investment range. Training Our training programs help each associate create a meaningful career at Bassett. You will learn product knowledge, sales techniques, design skills and how to build a base of loyal clients through online classes, videos, hands‑on activities, and coaching. Opportunity With a generous commission‑based compensation plan, your income is limited only by effort. In addition to commission, there are bonus opportunities. The potential income for experienced consultants averages $70,000‑$105,000 / year; corporate top writers can earn up to $135,000 / year. Benefits Paid training Health/Dental/Vision coverage Disability Life Insurance 401(k) plan Tuition assistance Paid time off Generous employee discounts Work in a state‑of‑the‑art showroom Opportunity for growth and advancement What sets Bassett apart? Bassett’s blend of style, comfort and value has been trusted for more than a century and makes it one of the most recognizable furniture brands in America. We’ve taken our craftsmanship and built a reputation of quality custom furniture. We are passionate about developing fashionable and innovative furnishings at a great value, while offering exceptional services to meet customers’ needs. We are proud of our heritage but also focus on innovating furniture retailing into the future. Bassett Furniture Industries is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status or other protected category. Bassett is dedicated to ensuring that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated consistently during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status or other protected category. EEO/AA‑M/F/V/D #J-18808-Ljbffr