About the Role
Skandinavia Contemporary Interiors has an immediate opening for a full-time home furnishing sales/interior designer who is outgoing, enthusiastic and have a passion for design and quality - helping our customers create the perfect feel and atmosphere in their homes while maintaining high customer service standards at our South Austin location.
Responsibilities
- Take a consultative selling approach to building customer relationships as you help prospective buyer's select home furnishing pieces that best suit their needs.
- Provide design services in showroom for furniture, accessories and rug selection including finish, color customization and style options.
- Generate sales as a result of in-store and in-home consultations.
- Develop and maintain expert product knowledge on all of our merchandise.
- Demonstrate design skills, professional communication, and follow-up skills.
- Maintain the appearance of the store at all times.
- Attend and participate in weekly store meetings and individual meetings.
- Develop expert knowledge of our procedures and computer systems.
- Collaborate on posts for social media.
Requirements
- Proven sales record.
- Energy, enthusiasm, and patience backed by an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Must have excellent listening skills and the ability to work independently and as a team.
- Flexibility to work a retail schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Be able to lift 25 pounds.
- Ability to work well in a team concept and on your own.
- Optimistic, outgoing and an energetic personality.
Skills
- Professional communication
- Follow-up skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications
- Bilingual a plus
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years of proven retail sales/customer service –furniture experience and background in interior design strongly preferred.
- High-end apparel and luxury retail sales experience considered.
Education Level
- HS Diploma required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 /year
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
About the Company
- Skandinavia Contemporary Interiors is an Austin tradition since 1971.
- Skandinavia sells high-quality furniture, accessories, and artwork from around the world.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
