Design Consultant

• The Shade Store
• Expired

Position: Design Consultant

Location: Port Chester, NY

Position Reports to: VP, Sales

WHY THE SHADE STORE? We’re taking an antiquated industry and turning it on its head by offering discerning customers a smart alternative to the traditional window treatment shopping experience. More simply – no one is doing what we’re doing. It’s an exciting time to join TEAM TSS as we’re growing quickly. We need dynamic team members – you will be making a difference; your impact will be felt.

OUR PRINCIPLES: The Shade Store has been handcrafting window treatments for more than 70 years. No one makes a better shade (or blind or drape), but we’re must proud of how we treat our customers and each other. In the tradition of some of the world’s best brands, we believe customer satisfaction is the ultimate goal and we get there by offering an incredible experience, end-to-end. Learn more at theshadestore.com.

Does this sound like you?

• Help us carry on a 3^rd generation family run company, built on Customer Service
• Bring your 3 – 5 year professional experience to a brand that’s expanding nationally
• Combine your love of home décor and selling skills to an inclusive team environment
• Be proud to work for a company that manufactures it’s products right here in the USA
• Communicate differentiating qualities for custom products
• Enjoy the autonomy and accountability of being an entrepreneur
• Embrace change as well as facilitate it
• Go the extra mile every time to surprise and delight customers
• Flexible and can work a schedule that includes weekend hours
• Appreciate the investment you are making in this company and in return, our investment in you

What a Design Consultant does:

• Offers design wisdom and inspiration while helping customers select the perfect window treatments for their home
• Speaks comfortably on the functional and stylistic benefits of each of our custom products
• Runs the day-to-day operations of their showroom
• Identifies outreach opportunities, including marketing to local interior designers
• Hosts and attends local design events with support from The Shade Store HQ
• Cultivates and promotes The Shade Store tradition of a positive family atmosphere
• Participates in ongoing product/technology training, as well as monthly business meetings

Ideal skillset of a Design Consultant:

• Positive and friendly demeanor to every customer and colleague
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Awareness and interest of the design industry
• Excellent computer skills
• Self-starter, quick learner, yet team player
• 3-5 years of experience in either retail, design, sales or customer service

Compensation and Benefits:

• Health benefits, plus optional dental and vision benefits
• 401(K) match
• Competitive Salary, plus commission
• Paid Time Off
• Growth Potential

If you’re looking to be part of a growing family of enthusiastic and hard-working individuals, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT US: We invite you to visit our website at http://www.theshadestore.com/careers or, better yet, drop into one of our showrooms – we’d be happy to show you what we’re all about and what makes our approach to window treatments so unique.