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Interior Designer / Sales Consultant - Naperville & Multiple Area Showrooms

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