Design Sales Associate

Residential Design Sales Associate

Lepley Recruiting Services is representing a growing flooring subcontractor in the Mid-Atlantic region seeking a Design Sales Associate to support and grow its residential business. This role combines showroom sales, customer relationship management, project coordination, and flooring product expertise throughout the full customer lifecycle.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with homeowners, remodelers, builders, and design-focused clients while managing projects from initial consultation through installation completion.

The role is based in Timonium, MD with travel throughout Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia.

What You'll Do

Meet with clients in the showroom and at job sites to guide flooring selections and support project development

Sell flooring products and installation services while delivering a high level of customer service

Assist customers with flooring selections by explaining product features, benefits, warranties, and installation options

Coordinate job measures, estimates, proposals, quotes, and sales orders

Work closely with internal administrative and operations teams regarding scheduling, work orders, timelines, and project coordination

Monitor projects through completion and follow up with customers after installation

Visit job sites as needed to support smooth project execution and installation success

Coordinate with accounting teams regarding project payments and collections

Build and maintain strong relationships with homeowners, remodelers, builders, designers, and trade partners

Utilize RFMS and internal systems to process orders, research product availability, and support project workflows

Respond promptly and professionally to customer requests, questions, and concerns

Meet or exceed established sales goals and performance expectations

Stay current on flooring products, installation methods, industry trends, and design solutions

What We're Looking For

Experience in flooring, interiors, construction, building materials, or related industries preferred

Ability to read and understand blueprints and project plans

Experience with RFMS or similar estimating/project software preferred

Strong technical understanding of flooring products and installation methods

Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Strong attention to detail and project coordination ability

Good color, design, and product coordination sense

Self-motivated with a proactive, team-oriented mindset

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

Work Environment & Travel

On-site role based in Timonium, MD

Travel throughout Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia as needed

Approximately 30% travel required

Combination of showroom, office, and job-site responsibilities

Monday through Friday schedule with occasional weekend work as needed

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary plus commission opportunity

Performance-based earning potential

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Business expense reimbursement

Long-term growth opportunity within a growing organization

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