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<div><div><div><b>Job Title and Location</b><br>
</div><div>Sales &amp; Design Associate &ndash; Merridian Home Furnishings<br>
</div><div>Location: Louisville, KY (Linn Station Road showroom)<br>
</div><div>Employment Type: Full-Time (Weekends required)<br>
</div><div><b>About Merridian</b><br>
</div><div>Merridian Home Furnishings is a specialty home furnishings retailer known for curated furniture, custom upholstery, and layered, livable interiors, with showrooms in Louisville and Nashville. For nearly 30 years, we&rsquo;ve helped clients create beautiful, comfortable homes with a personalized, design-driven approach.<br>
</div><div><b>Role Overview</b><br>
</div><div>The Sales &amp; Design Associate is a client-facing role that blends retail sales with interior styling and basic space planning. You&rsquo;ll guide customers through furniture and fabric selections, propose cohesive room schemes, and support the day-to-day operations of the showroom.<br>
</div><div><b>Key Responsibilities</b><br>
</div><div>Welcome clients, build rapport, and provide a warm, engaging in-store experience that reflects Merridian&rsquo;s brand.<br>
</div><div>Listen to clients&rsquo; needs and translate them into thoughtful product and design recommendations (furniture, rugs, lighting, textiles, d&eacute;cor).<br>
</div><div>Create simple space plans and room layouts, and assist with scale, proportion, and flow for living, dining, bedroom, and entry spaces.<br>
</div><div>Guide customers through custom upholstery selections, including frames, fabrics, finishes, and trim, ensuring both style and function are addressed.<br>
</div><div>Maintain an inspiring showroom by refreshing vignettes, styling accessories, and supporting merchandising changes as new product arrives.<br>
</div><div>Handle retail basics: ringing sales, writing special orders, processing holds and returns, and accurately entering customer and product information in the POS.<br>
</div><div>Communicate professionally with vendors and the operations team regarding lead times, product details, and order status when needed.<br>
</div><div>Participate in inventory-related tasks such as tagging, restocking the floor, and keeping the showroom tidy and organized.<br>
</div><div>Support store events, designer outreach, and programs that connect Merridian with the local design community.<br>
</div><div><b>Qualifications</b><br>
</div><div>Background in interior design, interior architecture, or a related field (degree, coursework, or equivalent real-world experience).<br>
</div><div>2+ years of experience in retail sales, showroom sales, or residential design, preferably in furniture, d&eacute;cor, or a related category.<br>
</div><div>Strong eye for color, scale, and composition, with confidence pulling together fabrics, finishes, and furnishings into cohesive schemes.<br>
</div><div>Comfortable reading room measurements and working with basic floor plans; experience with space planning software is a plus.<br>
</div><div>Excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to educate clients in a friendly, approachable way.<br>
</div><div>Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple clients, follow up on orders, and track details accurately.<br>
</div><div>Positive attitude and fun, team-oriented personality; willing to jump in and help with whatever the showroom needs that day.<br>
</div><div>Availability to work weekends and key retail periods, with some flexibility for events and seasonal needs.<br>
</div><div><b>What We Offer</b><br>
</div><div>Opportunity to work hands-on with beautiful, design-driven furniture and d&eacute;cor in a creative showroom environment.<br>
</div><div>A collaborative team that values both sales performance and genuine, long-term client relationships.<br>
</div><div>Competitive hourly pay plus sales-based incentives (structure tailored to store goals and designer program).<br>
</div><div>Strong employee discount on Merridian merchandise.<br>
</div><div><b>How to Apply</b><br>
</div><div>To apply, please send your resume and a brief note sharing your design background and why you&rsquo;d be a great fit for Merridian to info@merridian.com with the subject line &ldquo;Sales &amp; Design Associate &ndash; Louisville.&rdquo; You may also drop off your resume in person at our Linn Station Road showroom.</div></div></div>

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