Job Description
A Design Consultant is responsible for selling the Company's product and services to customers. The Design Consultant's primary responsibility is outside sales visits to customer homes and trade shows. Although sales efforts and incidental activities may take place at a customer's home or through virtual channels, a Design Consultant will spend the majority of his or her working time traveling and away from a dedicated office environment. Design Consultants will travel to customer's homes to make sales calls, assess customer needs, make individually-tailored product recommendations, develop and negotiate customized price quotes, present warranty information and financial options that meet the customer's needs and maintain/drive profitability. The Design Consultant will also complete required sales contracts and paperwork, and take measurements using industry standard methods to ensure orders meet required installation specifications. The Design Consultant is responsible for proactively soliciting and acquiring new customers inside assigned stores and during industry events (such as Home Shows). To drive sales and increase the pipeline of potential customers, a Design Consultant will travel to their assigned stores, maintain local relationships, educate store associates on offerings, and bring awareness to the program.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Travel and engage in outside sales activities, primarily in customers' homes. Conduct professional and compelling sales presentations. Adapt quickly to changing customer needs and effectively advocate solutions.

Conduct incidental activities necessary to complete sales (e.g., assessing customer needs, develop price quotes, measure product specifications, etc.)
Present warranty and available financing options to customers. Prepare for appointments, commute to/from appointments and process sales-related paperwork.
Prospecting for new customers both inside and outside of the assigned store and participating in scheduled industry events. Proactively seek out new referrals and develop and maintain relationships with store management and associates. Attend sales and store team meetings to continually improve sales techniques and learn about product offerings.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Travel: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Additional Environmental Job Requirements:
Requires regular and frequent local travel
Access to reliable transportation will be required

Reimbursement for travel will be available as required by state and federal law