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Overview
A Home Depot Installation Services (HDIS) Design Consultant is responsible for selling exterior and interior products and services to customers. Primary responsibilities are outside sales visits to customer homes and trade shows. The role involves travel and time away from a dedicated office, with a focus on in-home sales calls, needs assessment, tailored product recommendations, pricing quotes, warranty and financing options, and completing required sales contracts and paperwork. The Design Consultant will also solicit new customers inside assigned THD stores and during industry events, maintain store relationships, educate store associates on HDIS offerings, and raise awareness of HDIS programs.
Responsibilities
Travel and engage in outside sales activities, primarily in customers’ homes. Conduct professional and compelling sales presentations. Adapt quickly to changing customer needs and advocate HDIS solutions.
Conduct activities necessary to complete sales (e.g., assessing customer needs, developing price quotes, measuring product specifications).
Present warranty and available financing options. Prepare for appointments, commute to/from appointments, and process sales-related paperwork.
Prospect for new customers inside and outside of assigned THD stores and participate in industry events. Seek referrals and maintain relationships with store management and associates. Attend sales and store team meetings to improve techniques and learn about HDIS offerings.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports
This position reports to a Sales Manager.
This position has no direct reports.
Travel Requirements Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements Most of the time is spent sitting; occasional moving or lifting of light articles may be required.
Working Conditions Usually in a comfortable environment with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from dust, fumes, or odors. Requires regular and frequent local travel. Access to reliable transportation is required. Reimbursement for travel will be provided as required by state and federal law.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
3-5 years of prior in-home or virtual sales experience.
Prior home improvement industry experience.
Prior experience with lead generation.
Computer and application skills and use of varied technology (email, iPad, apps, etc.).
Education
Minimum Education:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred Education:
No additional education.
Experience
Minimum Years Of Work Experience:
3
Preferred Years Of Work Experience:
No additional years of experience.
Minimum Leadership Experience:
None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
None
Certifications Design Consultants are expected to maintain 55 hours of open calendar time per week (including weekends) to support customer appointments and prospecting new customers.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries: Design Services
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A Home Depot Installation Services (HDIS) Design Consultant is responsible for selling exterior and interior products and services to customers. Primary responsibilities are outside sales visits to customer homes and trade shows. The role involves travel and time away from a dedicated office, with a focus on in-home sales calls, needs assessment, tailored product recommendations, pricing quotes, warranty and financing options, and completing required sales contracts and paperwork. The Design Consultant will also solicit new customers inside assigned THD stores and during industry events, maintain store relationships, educate store associates on HDIS offerings, and raise awareness of HDIS programs.
Responsibilities
Travel and engage in outside sales activities, primarily in customers’ homes. Conduct professional and compelling sales presentations. Adapt quickly to changing customer needs and advocate HDIS solutions.
Conduct activities necessary to complete sales (e.g., assessing customer needs, developing price quotes, measuring product specifications).
Present warranty and available financing options. Prepare for appointments, commute to/from appointments, and process sales-related paperwork.
Prospect for new customers inside and outside of assigned THD stores and participate in industry events. Seek referrals and maintain relationships with store management and associates. Attend sales and store team meetings to improve techniques and learn about HDIS offerings.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports
This position reports to a Sales Manager.
This position has no direct reports.
Travel Requirements Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements Most of the time is spent sitting; occasional moving or lifting of light articles may be required.
Working Conditions Usually in a comfortable environment with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from dust, fumes, or odors. Requires regular and frequent local travel. Access to reliable transportation is required. Reimbursement for travel will be provided as required by state and federal law.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
3-5 years of prior in-home or virtual sales experience.
Prior home improvement industry experience.
Prior experience with lead generation.
Computer and application skills and use of varied technology (email, iPad, apps, etc.).
Education
Minimum Education:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred Education:
No additional education.
Experience
Minimum Years Of Work Experience:
3
Preferred Years Of Work Experience:
No additional years of experience.
Minimum Leadership Experience:
None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
None
Certifications Design Consultants are expected to maintain 55 hours of open calendar time per week (including weekends) to support customer appointments and prospecting new customers.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries: Design Services
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