Design Consultant /Jr. Design Consultant - Fulltime

About the Role The Design Consultant or Jr. Design Consultant is a full‑time role serving as a key support resource within the showroom. The role involves providing exceptional customer service, product guidance, and sales support to clients and internal partners. Responsibilities include managing sample fulfillment, supporting showroom operations, maintaining stockroom organization, and assisting clients with product selection. As an individual contributor, the Junior Design Consultant plays an integral part in delivering a positive customer experience while ensuring operational excellence and efficient showroom support. What You Will Do Assist clients with product selection by providing guidance on patterns, colors, trims, and available product options. Support sales efforts through suggestive selling and product recommendations that align with client needs and project requirements. Coordinate special product requests and custom assignments for showroom clientele. Fulfill, package, and ship memo sample requests for the territory. Prepare, customize, measure, and cut product samples to support client projects and sales opportunities. Generate and process reserves, quotations, and customer orders accurately and efficiently. Maintain showroom displays and product presentations to ensure an organized and visually appealing environment. Manage stockroom organization, inventory of memo samples, and product storage to support operational efficiency. Assist with inventory audits and inventory‑related activities as needed. Partner with Outside Sales Associates by preparing sample packages, supporting client presentations, and fulfilling showroom requests. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure timely fulfillment of customer needs and operational requirements. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance showroom operations and customer experience. Requirements Education & Experience Associate or Bachelor’s Degree. 1–3 years of customer service, retail, showroom, hospitality, or sales support experience. Strong organizational and communication skills. Preferred: Showroom, design industry, or luxury goods experience. Preferred: Interior design, textiles, furnishings, or related industry knowledge. Preferred: Experience supporting sales teams and customer‑facing environments. Technical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Experience with order entry, CRM, or inventory management systems preferred. Ability to accurately measure, cut, prepare, and organize product samples. Basic understanding of interior design, textiles, trims, or luxury furnishings preferred. Soft Skills Strong customer service orientation. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and time‑management abilities. Attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Professional presentation and interpersonal skills. Core Competencies Client Focus Communication Problem Solving Execution & Productivity Accountability Technical/Functional Expertise Collaboration What We Offer Competitive rate plus incentive. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA option. 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. 15 PTO days, floating holiday option, and paid holidays. Collaborative and professional work environment. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Samuel & Sons is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, education, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics and celebrate the diversity of its growing team. Visa Sponsorship We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visa at this time. Recruitment Agency Policy Recruitment agencies and consultants are not permitted to submit resumes/CVs directly to managers through this website. Samuel & Sons does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third‑party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Samuel & Sons. Salary Based on experience. The posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. Samuel & Sons may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr Samuel & Sons