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NYC Interior Designer | Design Consultant

Ethan Allen

Our brand new state of the art Ethan Allen Design Studio at 56th and Lexington in Midtown Manhattan is now open, and we are looking to add experienced Interior Designers to our team!

The ideal candidate works well in a team environment but remains entrepreneurial in focus and passionate about design. They are committed to personalized service-working with new clients, existing clientele, and within their professional network to create and sell customized home solutions. Ethan Allen has a unique ability to service, install, and deliver across the country. This role rewards those most who are driven to operate their interior design business within our proven program!

Meet our current team by visiting http://www.ethanallen.com/manhattan or @ethanallennyc

General Objectives:

An Ethan Allen Design Professional works closely with clients in the design center, remotely, online and in the home to create individualized design solutions using Ethan Allen products and services.

Designs include 2D and 3D space planning, fabric coordination, product selection and overall residential project design. Successful execution is evidenced by developing individualized designs and achieving performance goals in a flexible, relationship-based selling environment. Some projects may require a team or partnership-based approach.

Design Consultants will be measured based on performance categories (teamwork, customer service, communication skills, decision making, project development, presentation, and technical skills) and key performance indicators (Minimum Monthly Sales, Appointment Creation, Accent Sales that include custom window treatments and soft fashions, Driving Return Clients and Referrals, ability to Convert using a Close Ratio, and application of the Ethan Allen Trade Program) that contribute to the success of the Design Center as well as their own individual success.

Must be skilled in the use of social media, including content sharing sites and applications, and other digital channels established for on-line interaction (Live Chat) and connection to promote Ethan Allen’s brand as outlined in Ethan Allen’s Social Media Policy.

Design Consultants are compensated according to the Interior Design Consultant Incentive Compensation Plan. Compensation is an incentive-based with total compensation determined by commissions earned, paid monthly on net written sales.

Design Consultants are expected to meet or exceed Minimum Monthly Sales and other benchmarks as determined by Ethan Allen.

Salary Range*: $65,000 - $119,100 | New York City, New York

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Create design solutions that are consistent with the customer’s preference and budget.
  • Sell Ethan Allen’s products and services.
  • Represent the Ethan Allen brand in all customer interactions. When in the design center professionally greet customers to establish rapport and obtain appointments and in-home consultations. Customarily and regularly make home calls to evaluate the customer’s needs and provide a total individualized design solution that closes the sale.
  • Utilize grassroots marketing and a variety of social media platforms to develop and grow the business.
  • 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.
  • Coordinate with the team to provide exceptional service to customers, before and after the sale, by promptly keeping customers informed of their order status including any delays.
  • Participate as required in all corporate sponsored marketing and training programs.
  • Educate customers on all the Ethan Allen sponsored finance options available to them.
  • Contribute towards the development and on-going upkeep of the design center’s portfolio.
  • Utilize corporate systems and technology to maximize efficiency in designing projects, creating presentations, and providing professional service for the design team’s customers.
  • Enter orders utilizing the retail point of sale system.
  • Work cooperatively in maintaining a neat and orderly design center projection.
  • Work with the Design Center Leader/Design Sales Leader and Design Consultants to develop business plans and grass roots marketing plans to further our market reach and exceed written goals; monitor effectiveness of the plans. Provide suggestions to modify plan based on reaching specific goals and objectives.
  • Utilize all technology, such as 3-D Room Planner, CRM, Live Chat, etc. to build volume of projects and productive relationships with prospective and current clients.
  • Utilize appropriate social media (i.e., Facebook, Instagram, etc.) to heighten own presence as well as Ethan Allen’s presence. Continually build relationships with outside talent via social media, such as LinkedIn, to build a network in the market.
  • Perform any other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a design-related field from an accredited institution with a minimum of one (1) year of practical interior design experience, or related design field.
  • Broad knowledge of interior design and effective sales techniques.
  • Working knowledge of online sales and design tools.
  • Good listening skills with excellent oral and written communication skills also required.
  • General understanding of how to utilize social media and grass-roots marketing to develop a book of business. Proven experience preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license, except in limited circumstances in which the associate can establish to the Company’s satisfaction that they have available, for use during all business hours, an alternate means of transportation not requiring the operation of a motor vehicle which will enable them to perform the duties of their position.
  • Intermediate skill competency using digital floor planning technology. 3D applications a plus.
  • Experience using interactive technology to view design concepts such as augmented reality, virtual reality and other visualization tools.
  • Willing and capable of learning new technologies.

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.

  • Range based on 2022 actual compensation. This role has unlimited earning potential with a draw-based pay structure. Actual compensation is determined by individual performance.

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