Design Consultant

Ilhomestores; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home furnishings retailer in Bloomington, Illinois is seeking a Sales Consultant to provide exceptional customer experiences and drive sales. Candidates should possess strong communication, interpersonal, and goal-oriented skills. The role offers uncapped earning potential and comprehensive benefits, including training pay and a supportive team culture. Previous sales experience is a plus, but not required. Apply today for a rewarding career opportunity!

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

$5k Continued Education Stipend per year

Qualifications

• Ability to connect and build relationships with people.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and dependable.
• Effective at conveying information inspiring action.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each guest has an exceptional shopping experience.
• Curate and maintain a personal book of clients.
• Build trust and rapport to guide customers to purchase decisions.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Listening skills

Goal orientation

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Overview

Sales Consultant (Design Consultants) – We Don't Follow Trends, We Create Them! We are looking for Entrepreneurial Sales Professionals to join the Ashley Homestore Team – Uncapped Earning Potential. Come join the Ashley Family, the #1 home store in North America, where you’ll help customers create beautiful homes. With our customer base continuously growing, we are expanding our reach by opening more store concepts to meet demand.

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Base pay range

$15.00/hr - $15.00/hr

Bruegge and Co provided pay range This range is provided by Bruegge and Co. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

What We’re Looking For

• Do you have the ability to connect & build relationships with people?
• Do you have strong communication, interpersonal & listening skills? Friendly and easy to talk to?
• Do you convey information in a way that inspires action?
• Are you a continuous learner, self-motivated, accountable, dependable, ambitious, entrepreneurial, and driven?

The Role

• As a Design Consultant (sales), you’ll ensure each guest has an exceptional shopping experience while guiding them through our wide selection of products.
• Client Relationship Management – Curates and maintains a personal book of clients to drive repeat and referral business.
• Customer Focus – Listens, understands, and matches solutions to customer needs.
• Relationship Building – Builds trust and rapport, guides customers to purchase decisions with confidence.
• Goal orientation – Driven by achieving and exceeding sales goals.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset – Treats the role like running a business, with ownership of results.
• Team Collaboration – Contributes to a supportive, success-driven team culture.
• Adaptability – Able to adjust to different customers, products and situations.
• Product Knowledge - Shares up-to-date product knowledge (styles, fabrics).
• Operational – Submitting precise orders, following established protocols adhering to money handling processes, supporting customers with credit applications and financing matters.

What We Offer

• Uncapped Earning Potential!
• A supportive team culture - our employees say one of the best parts of working here is each other. We have fun!
• Build your career within the Ashley Family – whether you grow locally or move across the U.S., you’ll have the opportunities to continue your career with Ashley.
• Awesome Benefits:
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Start accruing right away!
• Up to 3% SIMPLE IRA Match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• $5k Continued Education Stipend per year!
• Employee Discounts!
• Enjoy a balanced workweek with a 5-day schedule and 2 consecutive weekdays off. Retail where you DON’T have to work until 9 PM! Schedule includes weekends and some holidays.
• Paid Training period: $15/hr training pay while you learn and get up to speed.

Previous experience in sales, retail, furniture, restaurants, or real estate is a plus—but not required! Take Control of Your Career with Unlimited Earning Potential – Your Success is in Your Hands. Apply Today!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries
• Retail