Home Design Consultant (Residency Program)

GLADHILL FURNITURE

Home Design Consultant (Residency Program)

Full-Time | Weekend-Focused | Historic Middletown, MD

WHO THIS IS FOR (PLEASE READ THIS FIRST)

This is not a traditional retail sales job.

If you are looking for quick commissions, easy traffic, or a transactional environment, this is not the place.

If you take pride in mastering a craft, building real relationships, and helping people create homes they love for years, keep reading.

OUR BELIEF

At Gladhill Furniture, we don’t sell furniture.

We guide people through important decisions about how they live.

Our clients are not looking for the lowest price, they are looking for confidence, taste, and trust.

That requires a different kind of professional.

THE ROLE: A 12-MONTH RESIDENCY

We hire for long-term careers, not short-term sales.

Your first year is a paid residency designed to remove pressure and allow you to focus on learning the craft the right way.

During this time, you will be trained to become a true Home Design Consultant.

WHAT YOU WILL MASTER

Product Expertise

You will learn the details behind premium, American-made furniture, materials, construction, and why it matters to the customer.

The Relationship Method

You will learn how to listen, ask better questions, and guide, not push, clients toward the right decisions.

Design Application

You will assist with floor planning, fabric selection, and creating cohesive, functional spaces.

Client Experience Ownership

From first conversation to in-home delivery, you will own the relationship and ensure every detail reflects our standards.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We hire based on character and mindset, not resume alone.

You may be a fit if you:

Naturally connect with people and earn trust quickly

Are curious and enjoy learning deeply, not just enough to get by

Take pride in professionalism and presentation

Are dependable and understand that weekends are when our clients need us most

Care about doing things the right way, even when it takes longer

You do not need prior furniture experience.

You do need the willingness to learn and grow.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE HERE

Clients ask for you by name

Your recommendations are trusted, not questioned

You build long-term relationships, not one-time transactions

You become known as a professional, not a salesperson

COMPENSATION & GROWTH

Stable, predictable salary during your residency year (up to $60,000; greater based on exp.)

Structured training and mentorship from experienced professionals

A clear path into a long-term, performance-based role after residency

Opportunity to build a meaningful career in a respected, growing company

A FINAL NOTE

This role is for someone who wants more than a job.

It is for someone who wants to become exceptional at something that matters.

If that’s you, we would like to meet you.

TO APPLY:

Submit your resume and a brief note on why a relationship-based approach to helping clients appeals to you.

*Resumes must be submitted directly to: sduffy@gladhill.com

Sheila Duffy

Sales Manager

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Middletown, MD 21769 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person