Job Description
Furniture and Home Accessory Sales
About us
Laurel Group Outdoor Living is the premier source for on-trend outdoor living furniture, accessories, and landscape design. Our carefully curated selection of products includes luxury outdoor furniture, unique accessories, and stunning flora. While our knowledgeable staff knows what it takes to create a truly breathtaking and one-of-a-kind outdoor experience, it’s our unique portfolio of outdoor furnishings and accent pieces that sets our work apart. Nestled in historic Water Mill, right outside Southampton, NY, Laurel Group Outdoor Living brings all the Laurel Group’s experience and expertise together in one inviting showroom.
Are you looking to capitalize on your talent and work in a fun and collaborative atmosphere? Do you love gathering design elements to create a beautiful living space? Come join our talented team designing and creating outdoor living spaces for clients at some of the most breathtaking residences from Montauk to NYC. This position provides endless opportunity for the right candidate. Prior experience in home décor and outdoor furniture is preferred but not required. Candidate must be organized, motivated, have a positive attitude and strong problem-solving skills. We will train the right candidate. Typical earnings for an excellent selling full-time year-round Designer Sales employee can range for $75,000-$100,000 plus!
Job Duties:
- Provide the highest level of customer service to all clients in person, via phone and email.
- Perform all functions in Point of Sale.
- Become a furniture expert. Gain knowledge of all vendors and what products they have to offer. Always know where to find answers. IE. Catalogues, websites, colleagues, or manager.
- Develop an understanding of patio furniture trends and products. Keep up on design trends and what is going on with competitors.
- Prepare design presentations for clients including product visuals, proper client pricing, shipping/freight charges and lead time.
- Provide home consult visits for clients when needed to take photos of property and meet one on one to assess their wants and needs for their project.
- Manage and maintain a portfolio (sales pipeline) of your clients to drive sales.
- Use tracking sheets to stay in regular contact with clients alerting them of changes in lead time, delays, or issues with their order. Work with your manager to resolve and diffuse any issues to keep clients happy.
- Work with Support/Delivery team to schedule client deliveries.
- Assist with all product deliveries when needed. IE inspecting, tagging, counting, reporting damages back to manager and putting out inventory.
- Daily review of outside furniture displays to ensure they are neat & clean, pillows placed properly.
- Maintain general showroom housekeeping. Replenishing gift bags, tissue paper, Dusting, sweeping, and assisting with merchandising when required.
- Participate in year-end Inventory.
Qualifications:
- Strong sales skills. 2-4 years’ experience.
- Conversant in PC skills particularly Excel, Word
- Good sense of design, spatial planning. Formal training not required.
- Ability to resolve issues, eliminate obstacles to close the sale.
- Professional with positive attitude and good communication skills
- Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Fast learner, capable of working in a fast-paced environment
- Cooperative in a team environment yet self-sufficient.
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of furniture, housewares, or gift sales
- Photoshop or Illustrator
- Merchandising experience
- Good at taking photos
Benefits:
- Salary plus Commission
- Health Insurance
- Aflac Insurance
- 401(k)
- Dental/Vision Insurance
- Retail Store Employee Discount
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Salary plus Commission
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Water Mill, NY 11976: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- luxury product sale: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person