Design Associate

Design Associate (In-Home & Showroom Sales)

Company: Floor Coverings International – San Antonio

Location: 18720 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite #113 San Antonio, TX 78258

About Us: Floor Coverings International is the #1 in-home flooring company in North America, offering premium flooring solutions with a unique mobile showroom and design-focused sales experience. Our San Antonio showroom serves as a hub for walk-in clients, design consultations, and community engagement. We are looking for a motivated Design Associate who thrives in customer-facing sales, enjoys working both in a showroom and in customers' homes, and wants to grow with a high-performance local business.

Position Summary: The Design Associate is responsible for driving sales through showroom walk-ins, in-home consultations, and community-based lead generation. This role blends retail sales, in-home design consulting, and business development. You will guide customers through flooring selections, provide design guidance, prepare estimates, and close sales while delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage walk-in customers at the showroom and guide them through flooring selections
• Conduct Shop-At-Home and on-site consultations using our mobile showroom
• Educate customers on flooring options, materials, pricing, and installation process
• Build trust and close sales through consultative selling
• Follow up with leads, proposals, and active customers to maximize conversion

Business Development & Community Engagement

• Participate in local marketing and community outreach activities
• Generate new leads through networking, events, and local partnerships
• Represent Floor Coverings International professionally in the community

Operational & Administrative

• Accurately document customer information, measurements, and selections
• Coordinate with internal production and operations teams
• Maintain showroom organization and product displays
• Use company systems and technology to manage leads and sales activity

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• (Some flexibility required for in-home appointments)

Compensation:

• Base Salary + Sales Commission
• Uncapped earning potential based on performance

What We Provide:

• Comprehensive paid training (sales, products, and systems)
• Company vehicle for in-home sales appointments
• Company credit card for gas and approved lead-generation activities
• Company-provided computer, tablet, and branded apparel
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in retail sales, preferably in home improvement
• Experience in brick-and-mortar retail and/or in-home sales
• Strong communication, presentation, and closing skills
• Professional appearance and customer-first mindset
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Preferred (but not required):

• Flooring industry knowledge or experience
• Background in design, remodeling, or construction-related sales

Why Join Us?

• Established national brand with strong local ownership
• High-quality leads and a proven sales process
• Clear earning potential and growth opportunities
• Supportive, professional, and performance-driven environment

Pay: Potential earnings are $60,000 for the average sales rep. Above average reps earn $80,000 to $100,000+. Compensation: $48,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Floor Coverings International is the #1 mobile flooring franchise in North America. Our unique shop-at-home model allows customers to get perfect new floors without ever leaving their home. Our 400,000+ customers give us an average 4.8 star rating. That's a big reason why we're growing six times faster than our competitors. This rapid growth has increased our immediate need to keep up with demand by increasing the size of our teams. If you are a service-minded individual who loves to have fun – we are the company for you!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Floor Coverings International Corporate.