Interior Designer / Sales Consultant - Arlington Heights & Multiple Area Showrooms

Description:

Turn your sales expertise and design passion into a rewarding career where client relationships, performance, and uncapped earning potential come together.

Whether you’re an experienced designer or a high-performing sales professional looking to transition into the world of design, we provide the training, tools, and support to help you succeed.

Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design is seeking interior design-minded sales consultants to join our Chicago-area showrooms. In this role, you’ll partner with clients to create beautiful, functional spaces while building a successful career in a performance-driven environment with uncapped earning potential.

Since 1945, Walter E. Smithe has been a trusted, family-owned company built on stability, integrity, and exceptional design. With 10 showrooms across the Chicago area and a recent expansion to Naples, Florida, we continue to grow while helping clients create beautifully designed homes.

What you'll do:

• Partner with clients to design inspiring spaces that reflect their lifestyle and vision
• Build lasting client relationships through personalized service and outreach
• Conduct in-home visits and use advanced design tools to bring concepts to life
• Primarily custom and special order, including private label brands, as well as Century, American Leather, Vanguard, Hancock & Moore, Universal, Hooker, and many others.
• Manage multiple projects while achieving individual sales goals
• Collaborate with a dedicated support team of client service, accounting, and delivery professionals

Training & Support:

We invest in your success with a career-focused training program:

• Comprehensive training that develops design & sales expertise, software proficiency, and project management skills
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship to help you grow and succeed over time
• Hourly paid training for up to the first 4 months, with the option to transition to commission sooner
• Structured learning combined with hands-on experience in a real showroom environment

Compensation & Benefits:

• Performance-based commission structure after training with uncapped earning potential
• Commission paid on written sales
• Monthly and annual performance-based bonuses
• Typical earnings range: $45K – $130K+ - performance driven
• Average commission: 7.55% (6.6%–8.7%)
• Bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, 401k and life insurance
• PTO, flexible schedules, and employee discounts
• Clear career path with opportunities for growth, advancement, and leadership

Requirements:

Who thrives in this role:

• People-driven professionals energized by client engagement and relationship building
• 3 to 5 years post grad work experience in retail, sales, or interior design with consultative sales expertise
• Confident, enthusiastic, and capable of leading the sales process
• Motivated by results and excited by a performance-based career path
• Organized, professional, and committed to growing a long-term design career
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and weekend availability