We are offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus for new Design Consultants who are part of the Chicago, IL market.. Terms are as follows: $1500 will be paid out after 30 days and an additional $1,500 will be paid after 60 days of service and good-standing and active employment with 3 Day Blinds.

Do you love design? Do you love sales? Then, consider joining Smith & Noble!
We are looking for motivated, passionate and resourceful In-Home Designers who can leverage their eye for style to enrich the way that people feel in their home using our custom shades, blinds and drapes.
Therefore, if you are someone who dreams and does, thinks and acts and is inspired to care, we want to chat.

What you'll do

• Conduct in-home design appointments alongside customers and match our premium collection of custom shades, drapes, blinds and shutters to customers’ style preferences and functional needs.
• Close sales opportunities by building a genuine rapport with customers and demonstrate key features and benefits of Smith & Noble products and service offerings.
• Showcase our commitment to service and care by following established systems and procedures that reflect positively on the company and build trust with consumers.
• Use innovative digital selling tools and standards to measure, record, and configure specifications accurately and efficiently
• Work collaboratively with fellow designers and internal partners and seek opportunities to continually improve the experience for customers and Smith & Noble team members.
• Build upon our culture and mission that is built on going the extra mile to exceed customer expectations by demonstrating Creativity, Care, Respect and Integrity.
• Make yourself accessible for appointments by providing at least 45 hours of availability per week, including a minimum of: three Saturdays or Sundays per month, and one early (8 AM) and two late (5 PM) appointments weekly.  
• Stay up-to-date on product knowledge and standards by using company-provided reference materials and by participating in ongoing trainings and workshops.
• Strive to meet sales goals by building strong client relationships and demonstrating resourcefulness, adaptability, self-reliance and critical thinking skills.
• Build professional, productive and collaborative relationships with internal and external partners by expressing thoughts, ideas, concerns in a positive, respectful manner.

Who you are

• High school diploma or equivalent is a requirement, college degree or some college coursework is preferred
• In-home or outside sales experience preferably in custom products/services
• Experience in a retail environment, preferably in home furnishings and décor
• Proficiency using computer software applications and ability to learn new technology and systems
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and insurance coverage
• Passion for design, sales, and building lifetime customer relationships

What's in it for you?

• A consistent flow of qualified leads comprised of consumers who are in the market for custom window treatments and have asked to have a Smith & Noble designer visit their home
• A full-time, entrepreneurial job that provides rewarding work-life integration
• A generous compensation plan based on commission earnings with no cap and higher  commission for any sales that come from leads you generate
• A training program that consists of initial training and on-going education to ensure that you have the knowledge to maximize your income
• In-Home Designers at Smith & Noble have the potential to earn over $70,000 after a year, by partnering with our company to drive a combination of company-generated leads as well as self-generated leads. The District Sales Manager can speak more directly to you about the territory’s historical earning potential, but the biggest variable in the equation will be you: the most exciting part of a commissioned sales role is that YOU hold the power to write your own paycheck!
• Comprehensive benefits, including:
• Paid time off
• Training and ramp-up pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, with Company match
• Guidance and support from regional and national sales leaders
• A fun, collegial, supportive, transparent Company culture and employee experience
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Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.

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