Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.
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Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. Do you love interior design? Do you have an eye for color and fashion? Would you like to help customers see their dream rooms become a reality? If you are a positive and motivated professional with a passion for design, possess exceptional selling skills, and a love for building customer relationships, then Bassett Furniture has the opportunity for you! Job Description
Our Bassett Design Consultants are responsible for building meaningful and long-term customer relationships. They have comprehensive knowledge ranging from furniture construction to design trends. They use “relationship selling” techniques through interior design consultations and makeovers to maximize selling opportunities. Our design consultants take joy in the design process. Job Qualifications
Passion for design Highly driven to meet or exceed sales goals Discern and coordinate colors and textures Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Friendly outgoing personality Positive outlook Self-motivated to clientele Computer proficiency Desire to learn Proven track record of success in sales Polished image Career-minded professionalism Ability to listen and translate customer wants into design choices Job Requirements
Willingness to work weekends and holidays Desire to work in a commissioned sales environment Dedicated to being a supportive team member Capable of thriving in a varied paced retail environment Ability to drive to customers’ residences and businesses for makeovers Adept at conducting virtual appointments and live chats Creating, presenting, and selling product and design solutions Engaging customers to determine their needs according to taste, lifestyle, and investment range Training
The Bassett Brand is brought to life by the people who shape the customers’ experience. Our training programs are designed to help each associate create a meaningful career at Bassett. As part of our in-depth training program, you’ll learn: product knowledge, sales techniques, design skills, and how to build a base of loyal clients. This includes online classes, videos, hands-on activities, and one-on-one coaching. We provide continuing opportunities to learn throughout your career at Bassett. Our most successful sales people have a creative personality and passion for design. Bassett offers Interior Design certification training. Through one-on-one coaching and educational development, we will help you build relationships with customers and show you how to effectively use our complimentary design service as a tool for developing customer relationships and increased sales. Opportunity
With our commission-based compensation plan, income is limited only by effort. In addition to commission (paid on written business), there are other bonus opportunities. The potential income for our experienced Bassett Design Consultants averages
$70,000-$105,000/year , with corporate top writers making up to
$135,000/year . Benefits
Paid training Health/Dental/Vision coverage Disability Life Insurance 401(k) plan Tutition assistance Paid time off Generous Employee Discounts Work in a State-of-the Art Showroom Opportunity for growth and advancement What sets Bassett apart?
Bassett’s blend of style, comfort and value has been trusted for more than a century and makes it one of the most recognizable furniture brands in America. We are passionate about developing fashionable and innovative furnishings at a great value, and offer exceptional services to meet customers’ needs. We are focused on innovating furniture retailing in the next 100 years. Take steps now towards building a meaningful career with a growing company. Apply to join the design team at Bassett today! Equal Opportunity: Bassett Furniture Industries is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category. Bassett is dedicated to ensuring that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated consistently during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category. EEO/AA-M/F/V/D Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries: Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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DESIGN CONSULTANT
role at
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. Do you love interior design? Do you have an eye for color and fashion? Would you like to help customers see their dream rooms become a reality? If you are a positive and motivated professional with a passion for design, possess exceptional selling skills, and a love for building customer relationships, then Bassett Furniture has the opportunity for you! Job Description
Our Bassett Design Consultants are responsible for building meaningful and long-term customer relationships. They have comprehensive knowledge ranging from furniture construction to design trends. They use “relationship selling” techniques through interior design consultations and makeovers to maximize selling opportunities. Our design consultants take joy in the design process. Job Qualifications
Passion for design Highly driven to meet or exceed sales goals Discern and coordinate colors and textures Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Friendly outgoing personality Positive outlook Self-motivated to clientele Computer proficiency Desire to learn Proven track record of success in sales Polished image Career-minded professionalism Ability to listen and translate customer wants into design choices Job Requirements
Willingness to work weekends and holidays Desire to work in a commissioned sales environment Dedicated to being a supportive team member Capable of thriving in a varied paced retail environment Ability to drive to customers’ residences and businesses for makeovers Adept at conducting virtual appointments and live chats Creating, presenting, and selling product and design solutions Engaging customers to determine their needs according to taste, lifestyle, and investment range Training
The Bassett Brand is brought to life by the people who shape the customers’ experience. Our training programs are designed to help each associate create a meaningful career at Bassett. As part of our in-depth training program, you’ll learn: product knowledge, sales techniques, design skills, and how to build a base of loyal clients. This includes online classes, videos, hands-on activities, and one-on-one coaching. We provide continuing opportunities to learn throughout your career at Bassett. Our most successful sales people have a creative personality and passion for design. Bassett offers Interior Design certification training. Through one-on-one coaching and educational development, we will help you build relationships with customers and show you how to effectively use our complimentary design service as a tool for developing customer relationships and increased sales. Opportunity
With our commission-based compensation plan, income is limited only by effort. In addition to commission (paid on written business), there are other bonus opportunities. The potential income for our experienced Bassett Design Consultants averages
$70,000-$105,000/year , with corporate top writers making up to
$135,000/year . Benefits
Paid training Health/Dental/Vision coverage Disability Life Insurance 401(k) plan Tutition assistance Paid time off Generous Employee Discounts Work in a State-of-the Art Showroom Opportunity for growth and advancement What sets Bassett apart?
Bassett’s blend of style, comfort and value has been trusted for more than a century and makes it one of the most recognizable furniture brands in America. We are passionate about developing fashionable and innovative furnishings at a great value, and offer exceptional services to meet customers’ needs. We are focused on innovating furniture retailing in the next 100 years. Take steps now towards building a meaningful career with a growing company. Apply to join the design team at Bassett today! Equal Opportunity: Bassett Furniture Industries is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category. Bassett is dedicated to ensuring that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated consistently during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category. EEO/AA-M/F/V/D Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries: Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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