Design Consultant

Natuzzi Italia is searching for a Design Consultant in Chicago. We are excited to continue growing our team at Chicago Natuzzi Italia location! We take pride in fostering a work environment that's based on employee growth, curiosity, respect, honesty and enthusiasm; one that exceeds expectations every step of the way for the customers and employees, from the showroom, the sale, the delivery, to the follow-up. Our experienced design associates are trained retail professionals, many with design degrees, who are passionate about luxury home furnishings and collaborating with our clients to transform their living spaces. About the Role Responsibilities Client Engagement & Sales Generation: The Design Consultant is curious, entrepreneurial, and driven and should develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of Natuzzi Italia products. Using product information and design knowledge, this person will highlight and explain merchandise features and benefits to clients. This position requires an ability to identify customer needs and problem solve, to understand and explain product features and benefits. The Design Consultant will prospect new business on a regular basis utilizing company programs and tools. The Design Consultant will help customers in a courteous, knowledgeable, and genuinely interested manner. This person will have outreach and constant contact with our Trade Partners including realtors, architects and interior designers. This person will meet or exceed personal and store sales goals. The Design Consultant will expand the customer's connection to the Natuzzi Italia brand as well as expand the clients vision through suggesting additional items based on assessing customer needs. This person should be comfortable closing the sale, writing a quote and following up with customer. The Design Consultant will communicate opportunities in a positive timely manner and enter the clients' orders according to company policy and procedure. This person should demonstrate an enthusiasm for design. Qualifications Previous experience or education in either luxury home furnishings industry, interior design, sales or architecture preferred. Capacity to use and promote sales tools to support sales (eg rendering). Superior communication skills, both verbal and written. Retail Experience. Experience with a POS system and proficiency with MS Office software and web navigation. Attention to detail and outstanding problem-solving skills. Required Skills Sales: 3 years. Preferred Skills None specified. Pay range and compensation package We offer a very competitive compensation package with salary plus commission. #J-18808-Ljbffr Natuzzi Americas, Inc.