Associate Design Consultant

GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The Associate Design Consultant role is intended to be an entry level role that should transition to a Design Consultant role within 6 months of hire ("training period").
During this training period, the Associate Design Consultant will work closely with Design Consultant(s) to develop both selling and interior design skills, The focus of the role will be to learn (1) the technology utilized by Design Consultants; and (2) the products offered by Ethan Allen, while providing ongoing assistance as required to support sales activity within the Design Center.
Upon conclusion of the training period, Retail management will determine whether the Associate Design Consultant (1) will be promoted into the Design Consultant role; (2) will require a short extension of the training period (not to exceed 3 months); or (3) will be terminated due to inability to achieve the desired performance levels that would warrant a promotion to a Design Consultant.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
When a Design Consultant is unavailable, professionally greet customers to establish rapport, offer assistance including limited design-related consultation and sales transactions such as take-with and direct ship accent sales, including wrapping and packaging client purchases, as well as limited furniture sales under the direction of unit management.
Assist Design Consultants (as assigned by management) with project development, including attending home calls, preparing space plans, product selection, preparing quotes, creating sketches and renderings, setting up and dismantling presentations, preparing custom soft goods quotes, offering assistance and hospitality during presentations, and assisting clients when their requested Design Consultant is unavailable.
Educate customers about the complimentary design service Ethan Allen provides, offering as little or as much design service as a customer desires.
Stay current on design and color trends to create fashionable design solutions.
Utilizing the rotation system, introduce qualified prospects to Design Consultants via in-person introduction or "set up" by describing DC's skills and referring customer to their online bio/portfolio; or by scheduling in-studio appointments and/or in-home consultations for Design Consultants (whether DC is present or not)
Enter orders and quotes utilizing the retail point of sale system.
Communicate with clients regarding appointments and order status via telephone & email.
Participate as required in all corporate sponsored marketing and training programs.
Educate customers on all the Ethan Allen sponsored finance options available to them.
Utilize corporate systems and technology to maximize efficiency in designing projects, creating... For full info follow application link.

Ethan Allen is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We are an E-Verify Employer.