Design Sales Consultant

Position Summary
The Design Sales Consultant is responsible for guiding customers through the selection and purchase of Hunter Douglas window treatments, Alta Window Fashions, and Carol Fabrics. This is a consultative sales role focused on developing leads, conducting consultations, recommending products, presenting proposals, closing sales, and managing customer relationships through project completion.
Key Responsibilities
• Respond to and manage qualified leads received through the Hunter Douglas Retail Lead Network.
• Contact, qualify, and follow up with prospective customers to move opportunities through the sales process.
• Conduct showroom, phone, virtual, and in-home consultations within approximately a 50-mile service area.
• Identify customer needs and recommend window treatment solutions based on function, aesthetics, budget, and lifestyle.
• Present product options, pricing, proposals, and upgrades; address questions and objections and confidently ask for the sale.
• Accurately measure, document, and configure project specifications.
• Manage multiple active sales opportunities and maintain accurate lead, appointment, and customer information in the CRM and Salesforce.
• Follow projects through signed order and handoff for fulfillment.
• Develop repeat and referral business through strong customer relationships and professional partnerships.
• Maintain current knowledge of Hunter Douglas products, motorization, design trends, and available solutions.
Qualifications
• 3–7+ years of successful client-facing sales experience.
• Experience in furniture, automotive, luxury retail, home improvement, appliances, flooring, cabinetry, kitchens & baths, interior design, or another high-consideration sales environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to meet sales goals, manage a pipeline, build relationships, and close business.
• Strong follow-up skills and the ability to manage multiple opportunities at different stages of the sales process.
• Comfort selling products where quality, features, aesthetics, price, and long-term value are important to the customer.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn technical product information and translate it into clear customer benefits.
• Comfort conducting in-home consultations and taking accurate measurements.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, Salesforce, Microsoft Office, and web-based tools.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Background Check Required!
Compensation & Hours
• Uncapped earning potential
• Flexible Hours: Part or Full Time available
• 1099 opportunity only
• Commission only