About this role
Design Sales Consultant
Are you a natural closer who loves walking into a client's home and turning their vision into reality? Do you enjoy design, thrive on building real relationships, and want an income that grows with your effort? If so, we want to meet you.
We are an established, highly respected custom window treatment company that has been transforming Chicagoland homes for generations. We design, sell, and install custom drapery, shades, blinds, shutters, and motorized window coverings, and we take serious pride in quality craftsmanship and an exceptional client experience. Demand continues to grow, and we are hiring a driven Design Sales Consultant to help us meet it.
Location: Downers Grove, IL (field-based, serving the greater Chicagoland area)
What You'll Get
- $75,000 to $90,000+ in first-year on-target earnings , with top performers earning $100,000-$150,000 year over year. No cap on commission , with higher commission on self-generated leads
- Pre-qualified leads with appointments scheduled for you , so you can focus on selling and design
- Base salary to start, with an opportunity to switch to full commission down the line
- $300 monthly gas allowance for travel to client appointments
- Health insurance with a $300 monthly company contribution toward premiums
- SIMPLE IRA retirement plan
- Life insurance and employee discounts
- 6 Paid holidays and 10 days PTO
- Company iPad and cell phone
- Full sample books and all the sales tools you need to win
- Paid 4-week industry-specific training on products, measuring, design, and our consultative sales process
- Flexibility and independence: after training, your car is your office
- Full-time, approximately 40 hour per week Primarily weekdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Occasional evening and weekend appointments to meet client needs
What You'll Do
- Lead in-home design consultations: Meet homeowners in their homes, understand their style and needs, and recommend custom window treatment solutions
- Measure and specify: Measure windows accurately and prepare design specifications for quoting and ordering
- Present and close: Use technology-based presentation tools on your iPad to create professional proposals and close the sale
- Own the follow-up: Confirm appointments in advance, follow up on open proposals, and keep a clean, complete file for every sold project
- Deliver a premium experience: Check in on installations and remeasures for key clients to make sure every project is done right
- Build your book of business: Grow repeat and referral business, meet with referral partners, attend networking events, and share company campaigns on social media
- Track your results: Log appointments, proposals, and sales in our CRM and participate in regular sales meetings and product training
What We're Looking For
- Proven sales experience, ideally 3+ years in in-home sales, outside sales, retail sales, or real estate
- Experience in interior design, window coverings, home furnishings, or home improvement is a strong plus
- Confident closing skills and a consultative, relationship-first selling style
- A polished, professional presence and strong verbal and written communication
- Comfortable discussing pricing, negotiating, and asking for the sale
- Tech-savvy and comfortable working daily on an iPad and laptop for estimating, proposals, and digital paperwork
- A good eye for design, color, and style
- Self-motivated and organized, able to work independently while following an established sales process
- A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle with room for samples
- Willing and able to travel daily to client homes across Chicagoland (roughly 25,000 miles per year)
- Ability to carry sample books upto 30lbs
- Successful completion of a background check and behavioral assessment
## Why You'll Love It Here
You'll join a company that invests in your success from day one with thorough training, consistent leads, and a culture built on taking ownership, positive action, and continuous growth. You control your schedule, your pipeline, and your earnings. Your success here is real, and it's yours to build.
Ready to start a rewarding career in design sales? Apply today.