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Designer (Legacy)

Ogden, UT · On-site

$10K - $50K/yr

In this role, you will work directly with clients to design and sell custom interior blinds, shades, shutters, drapery, and outdoor roller shades. At the Hunter Douglas Retail Lead Network (RLN), we ...

Designer (Legacy)

Panama City, FL · On-site

$10K - $50K/yr

In this role, you will work directly with clients to design and sell custom interior blinds, shades, shutters, drapery, and outdoor roller shades. At the Hunter Douglas Retail Lead Network (RLN), we ...

Designer (Legacy)

Tampa, FL · On-site

$10K - $50K/yr

In this role, you will work directly with clients to design and sell custom interior blinds, shades, shutters, drapery, and outdoor roller shades. At the Hunter Douglas Retail Lead Network (RLN), we ...

Designer (Legacy)

Memphis, TN · On-site

$10K - $50K/yr

In this role, you will work directly with clients to design and sell custom interior blinds, shades, shutters, drapery, and outdoor roller shades. At the Hunter Douglas Retail Lead Network (RLN), we ...

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How much do custom decorators jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for custom decorators in the United States is $15.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Custom Decorator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Custom Decorator, you need a solid understanding of interior design principles, color theory, and spatial planning, often supported by design certifications or relevant coursework. Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Adobe Creative Suite is typically required. Strong communication, creativity, and attention to detail are essential soft skills for collaborating with clients and executing unique design visions. These abilities ensure that client needs are met with aesthetically pleasing and functional results, driving satisfaction and repeat business.

What are some typical challenges faced by custom decorators when managing multiple client projects simultaneously?

Custom decorators often juggle several projects at once, which can make time management and organization challenging. Balancing client expectations, sourcing unique materials, and coordinating with vendors or subcontractors requires strong communication and multitasking skills. Additionally, adapting designs to evolving client preferences while staying within budget and timeline constraints is a common part of the job. Successful custom decorators develop robust project management strategies and maintain clear, regular communication with all parties involved.

What are custom decorators?

Custom decorators are professionals who design, create, and apply personalized decorative finishes, treatments, or themes to spaces according to a client’s preferences. They may work with paint, wallpaper, fabrics, furnishings, and other materials to transform interiors and sometimes exteriors. Custom decorators collaborate closely with clients to understand their tastes, needs, and budgets, resulting in unique, tailor-made environments. Their work can range from selecting color schemes and furniture arrangements to installing custom window treatments and artwork.

What is the difference between Custom Decorators vs Interior Decorators?

AspectCustom DecoratorsInterior Decorators
CredentialsDesign certifications, decorating coursesDesign certifications, decorating courses
Work EnvironmentResidential, commercial, custom projectsResidential, commercial, aesthetic improvements
Industry UsageCustom furniture, tailored decorRoom styling, space enhancement
Search & ComparisonFocus on custom, bespoke decorFocus on overall room aesthetics

Custom Decorators specialize in creating bespoke, tailored decor solutions, often involving custom furniture and unique design elements. Interior Decorators focus on enhancing the aesthetic appeal of spaces through color schemes, furniture arrangement, and decorative accessories. While both roles require similar credentials and work in overlapping environments, Custom Decorators emphasize personalized, one-of-a-kind pieces, whereas Interior Decorators concentrate on overall room aesthetics.

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Infographic showing various Custom Decorators job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 21% Physical, 74% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,459 per year, or $15.6 per hour.

Territory Manager, Basics (Cincinnati or Columbus, OH)

SanMar-Internal

Issaquah, WA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

What's the Short Version?

The Territory Manager drives regional sales growth by actively prospecting, cold calling, and building relationships with lower-volume custom decorators and screen printers. This role is accountable for increasing profitability through targeted account planning and execution, focusing on unlocking new revenue streams from untapped and underpenetrated regional accounts. Preferred area of residence is Cincinnati or Columbus, OH.

What Will You Be Doing?

  • Conduct daily cold calls and field visits to identify and win unassigned or low-volume decorator accounts.
  • Cultivate deep, trusted partnerships with local decorators to become their preferred blank apparel supplier.
  • Uncover decorator pain points through active listening to position SanMar basics as a high-margin solution.
  • Deliver high-energy product presentations showcasing the quality, value, and reliability of core basic lines.
  • Educate and demonstrate to small-scale decorators on how to leverage SanMar's marketing tools to grow their retail sales.
  • Document all cold calls, lead interactions, and field activities daily within the CRM database.
  • Design efficient travel schedules and territory routes to maximize face-to-face customer time and build relationships.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.

What Are We Looking For?

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Preferred
  • 4-6 years of related sales experience
  • 1-3 years of industry sales experience is preferred
  • Valid driver's license and automobile insurance, good driving record
  • Ability to analyze emerging business trends and determine viability of opportunities
  • Ability to build meaningful partnerships and communicate effectively with customers, sales team and internal departments to identify and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner
  • Assertive communicator with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Detail oriented; ability to follow-through on projects and handle multiple tasks at once
  • A high degree of professionalism, integrity, objectivity, and service orientation
  • Must be a leader, enthusiastic, energetic, "sales orientated" and outgoing
  • Exceptional organization, planning, and time-management skills
  • Flexibility to travel and relocate if needed
  • Ability to reside in the main metropolitan or comparable area of managed territory of
  • Must be able to provide credit card for business expenses and allow for a 2-4 week reimbursement process

What's Our Offer?

Pay: Your annual pay will be determined based on many factors, including your geographical location.

Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
  • Life insurance
  • Short/long-term disability coverage
  • Paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

Outside Sales: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Work environment is moderately quiet. Required to travel in elevator or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors throughout building. Must be able to legally drive a vehicle during all types of driving conditions, including day and night driving.