Home Furnishings - Retail sales - Interior Designer in Austin

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts

Skandinavia Contemporary Interiors – Austin, TX

Skandinavia Contemporary Interiors is an Austin tradition since 1971. Skandinavia sells high-quality furniture, accessories, and artwork from around the world.

If you’ve got a keen eye for design and always have your finger on the pulse of industry trends, then we want to hear from you. Skandinavia Contemporary Interiors has an immediate opening for a full-time home furnishing sales/interior designer who is outgoing, enthusiastic and have a passion for design and quality - helping our customers create the perfect feel and atmosphere in their homes while maintaining high customer service standards at our South Austin location.

Requirements:

• Take a consultative selling approach to building customer relationships as you help prospective buyer's select home furnishing pieces that best suit their needs. 
• Provide design services in showroom for furniture, accessories and rug selection including finish, color customization and style options.
• Proven sales record.
• Generate sales as a result of in-store and in-home consultations.
• Develop and maintain expert product knowledge on all of our merchandise.
• Demonstrate design skills, professional communication, and follow-up skills.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and patience backed by an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Maintain the appearance of the store at all times.
• Attend and participate in weekly store meetings and individual meetings.
• Develop expert knowledge of our procedures and computer systems.
• Must have excellent listening skills and the ability to work independently and as a team.
• Collaborate on posts for social media.

Skills/Talents Required: Flexibility to work a retail schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Bachelor's degree preferred; HS Diploma required.
• Minimum 2 years of proven retail sales/customer service –furniture experience and background in interior design strongly preferred. 
• High-end apparel and luxury retail sales experience considered.
• Exceptional sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to work well in a team concept and on your own.
• Optimistic, outgoing and an energetic personality.

First Year Performing Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 Skandinavia Contemporary Interiors would love to hear from you! Send your resume today with a cover letter explaining what makes you the best candidate for this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 to $90,000.00 /year

Skandinavia Contemporary Interiors provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.