Interior Design / Sales Specialist

INTERIOR DESIGN / SALES SPECIALIST

We are seeking an Interior Design / Sales Specialist to join the QW team! At QW, your primary role will be to utilize your design talent to help customers find the perfect furniture for their home. Other responsibilities will include showroom display design, sales support projects, website maintenance assistance, and a variety of other sales and design related projects. A top-notch sales team is of utmost importance and you will be encouraged to utilize your creative energy and talent. We are a local, family owned company looking for an energetic and outgoing person to fill this exciting role. While retail sales experience, and/or design experience is preferred. Bachelors level education or higher is required.

HAND CRAFTED FURNITURE

QW Furniture specializes in upper end, Hand Crafted Furniture. You can feel great about the quality and upstanding nature of the products we provide and the way we do business. You will never be asked to sell something of poor quality to an unobserving customer. We feel our merchandising creates an ideal environment for sales people and marketers to thrive! We provide all the training and support needed to set up everyone on our team for success.

HOW WE DO THINGS

Our sales team members are not compensated via direct commission. We utilize a sales commission share program that allows all of our team to work in lockstep together. Because of this, we never have inter-staff commission related conflict. We think that a positive, collaborative culture creates a much more enjoyable workplace environment. And, our commission share program allows all our staff to reap the rewards of a busy and successful month and allows for 'upside' compensation potential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with customers on the showroom floor / phone / email / webchat
• Showroom Display Design and Decorating
• Maintain sales tools and records
• Assist in Office Duties
• Assist in website maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Interior Design Skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with computers and technology
• Sales experience helpful
• Bachelors level education desired

BENEFITS

• Base wage package + team commission share
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• ICHRA Health Insurance Premium Reimbursement
• Simple IRA Matching
• Total compensation offer will be adjusted based on experience and education
• Employee discount
• Flexible time off

SCHEDULE

• Full time preferred (40 hours) | Open to part time arrangements
• Set schedule every week
• Schedule will include Saturdays & a day off during the week
• Holiday time off (we are closed on Major Holidays)
• Every Sunday off (closed)
• All Evenings off (closed by 6pm on weekdays and 5pm on Saturdays)

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired compensation?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Sales or Interior Design: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rochester, MN 55901 (Required)

Work Location: In person