Interior Designer - Window Covering Sales (Detroit)

Nov. 10, 2011

Detroit, MI

Confidential

Company Profile

Custom Decorators provides the interior design talent, client services and product installation behind the

in-home design services offered through our channel partners which include: Leaders in wholesale, home improvement and high-end retailing. To learn more about our company visit www.customdecorators.com

Position Overview

Custom Decorators, Inc. has an opportunity for an experienced Interior Designer/In-Home Sales Consultant

Receive qualified leads from retail partners

Schedule your own appointments

Utilize your design and sales expertise during the consultation

Close the sale and submit your order!

Custom Decorators provides direct support for order placement, product delivery and installation

Design Abilities

Measuring skills required for Hunter Douglas window coverings

A detailed product knowledge of Hunter Douglas window coverings preferred

Experience with drapery products preferred

Ability to visualize a finished project and convey the outcome to the client

Ability to provide exceptional design services within a client's defined budget

Sales Technique and Experience

Must possess strong residential sales experience

Must be self motivated, goal oriented and possess a strong desire to excel in a challenging and competitive environment

Must understand the concepts to sell our premium product lines

Ability to represent our unique retail channel partners and their expectations. Channels include: Leaders in wholesale, home improvement and high-end retailing

Ability to build a strong client base to generate additional leads

Desire to build your own business while affiliated with Custom Decorators Inc.

Must possess basic computing skills including Word, Email usage and Internet searching techniques

Client Service and Relationship Management

Willing to overcome obstacles and provide outstanding client services

Exemplifies professional standards in appearance, communication and delivery from the first impression

Collaborates with internal departments and installers to manage client relationships and results

Leaves positive and lasting impressions with continued follow up after the installation is complete

Possesses strong organizational skills to contact leads, schedule appointments and complete client orders

Compensation and Working Conditions

Commissions and special promotional incentives (spiffs)

Mileage reimbursement for travel outside normal service areas

Independent contractor status to enhance your own business and exercise your own proven sales and design expertise

Travel between client homes, partner retailer locations and home office

We provide on-boarding, webinars and support from our vendors -- Hunter Douglas and various drapery vendors

Annual Sales/Design Convention -- to meet other designers and vendors

To apply please click:

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA11/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CUSTOMDECORATORS&cws=1&rid=4518

Or visit www.customdecorators.com click on "Job Opportunities"

Keywords: Window, Coverings, Decorator, Designer, Interior, Sales, Representative, Draperies, Drapes, Shutters, Flooring, Decorating, Home Decor, Designing, Design, Treatments