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Interior Designer - Sales Consultant - (Chicago Area)

Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design
2 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Itasca, Illinois, United States
$45,000 - $130,000 USD yearly
Interior Design

 

Turn your passion for design and sales into a rewarding career with strong client relationships, performance based growth, and uncapped earning potential. 
At Walter E. Smithe, you will design beautiful, functional spaces, build lasting client relationships, and earn uncapped commission in a supportive, team focused environment.
Whether you come from interior design or a sales background, we provide the training, tools, and mentorship to help you succeed.

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+ 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  
Salary Description
$45,000-$130,000