LZB
Entry-Level Interior Design Associate
Downers Grove, IL · Junior
Sponsorship not specified$45k-$65kDetected 4 days ago
SalesNegotiationExcelCustomer SupportResearchCommunicationPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
About the role
- This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has an eye for style, enjoys working with people, and wants to grow in the furniture and home furnishings industry.
- ✨ Assist customers in selecting furniture, décor, and accessories for their homes
- ✨ Work closely with the sales team to provide exceptional customer experiences
Responsibilities
- ✨ Create room layouts and design suggestions based on customer needs and lifestyles
- ✨ Stay up to date on furniture trends, fabrics, colors, and design styles
- ✨ Support special design projects and in-store events
- ✨ Passion for furniture, home décor, and interior design
- ✨ Ability to learn product features and design principles
- ✨ Design, retail, or customer service experience is helpful but not necessary
- We understand that our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort.
- Earn more with UNCAPPED commission on written sales - 3% on La-Z-Boy Design Sales and 2% on other sales, other than La-Z-Boy Design Sales.
Requirements
- Ability to effectively and productively with others as a team
- Ability to work the schedule and hours dictated by business needs
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required
- Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field
Nice to have
- ✨ Experience with design software is a plus but not required
- Previous selling experience and ability to close a sale strongly preferred
Skills
- ✨ Paid training
- ✨ Creative, team-oriented work environment
- ✨ Employee discounts on furniture and home décor
- ✨ Career growth opportunities within our company
- ✨ Strong communication and customer service skills
Compensation
- $13 per hour (varies by store location)
- Individual pay is based on various factors, including geographic location, personal performance and relevant qualifications, experience, and skills.
- By providing our salary ranges and compensation range details, we aim to foster understanding and confidence in our pay practices.
- Should the base rate plus the commissions earned during a performance period not be at or greater than location minimum wage requirements for the period, the company will make a minimum wage adjustment for the employee to be compliant with minimum wage for the location.
Benefits
- $45,000 - $65,000+ (inclusive of base, bonus, and commission)
- Quarterly bonus opportunity of $1,500, based on your ability to meet defined individual sales goals.
- Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%.
- Paid time off includes:
- 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks' prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.
Company info
- What We're Looking For:
Equal opportunity
- At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer.
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