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Design Consultant -  North Bay - Napa, Concord, Livermore CA 

The Best Experience Company 

Our tagline is "The Best Experience Company." More than just a set of words, it represents the essence of who we are at Springs Window Fashions. As North America's premier window covering company, we're committed to creating the Best Experience for our associates, consumers and end users, business partners, and communities. We want you to join our team of passionate self-starters who believe the world is full of Best Experience opportunities. So, if you're excited about the thought of a Best Experience career with a team focused on creating Best Experiences for all, we want to hear from you! 

Your Best Career Experience 

As a Design Consultant you will play a foundational part of the company's success. You'll be responsible for generating revenue by driving and managing profitable sales of our leading brands and Best Experience services. Your passion for sales and interior design will drive your success as a Design Consultant with the Springs' Retail Sales team. Innovative new product offerings, sales growth, and expansion into new markets has created tremendous opportunity for professional growth and career advancement at Springs. A role as a Design Consultant is a great entry point for a starting career at Springs Window Fashions! 

Your Best Career Experience Responsibilities   

You will be responsible for working closely with our big box retail partners and their Shop-at-Home program leads to close sales for custom shutters, blinds, and shades. The Design Consultant will use their passion for interior design and decor to help consumers find the perfect window covering solution for their home while providing a best experience. This role requires frequent day travel within an assigned territory. Here's a bit more about what you can expect your time to look like:  

• 85% - Conduct In-Home sales consultations while assisting and educating customers with the best window covering selections for their home - facilitate the in-home quoting and selling process. Finalize sales by submitting order on behalf of customers.
• 10% - Work closely with Big Box Retailers - Associates, Store and Dept. Managers, District and Regional Managers in educating, motivating and training staff in our programs. You will have supporting relationships with a Springs Field Sales Representative and Window Treatment Installer in your territory to help you drive store leads.
• 5% - Communication and Planning

What Spring's Best Experience Means for You 

Setting the bar so high means our work is never done. Springs Window Fashions offers incredible opportunities to develop sales skills in a fast-paced consumer products company. We offer a newly designed training program to ensure our recent hired associates are starting their sales career with the right resources and tools to be successful. 

• Valuable hands-on experience with big box retailers: focused on selling and customer service 
• Paid on-the-job training; in-depth product knowledge sessions via online courses, live online classes, and live sessions in store 
• Competitive base salary plus bonus and top-notch benefits 
• Compensation for commuting expenses 
• Exposure to other roles and functions within SWF 
• Career advancement opportunities 
• Vehicle program provided 

What We're Looking For 

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
• A bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• A minimum of one year of previous related work experience preferred
• May require local licensing in some municipalities
• Inspiring and persuasive communication/presentation skills, with the ability to influence a broad range of people and personalities
• Excel in high-pressure work environment that demands careful and meticulous attention to detail with emphasis on multi-tasking and prioritizing
• Some experience on color in the home and love of interior design; previous window treatment experience a plus
• Consumer expectation setting and managing the consumer shop at home experience. Must have excellent soft personal skills in addition to selling and window covering knowledge
• Ability to assess jobsite and identify most appropriate solutions (squareness of windows, installation or operating obstacles, application conditions, etc.)
• Proficient with MS Office, mobile devices, email, CRM and the ability to learn and use new apps.
• Ability to use a tape or digital measure and provide accurate dimensions for quoting and ordering
• Valid Driver's License required 

How We Work to Deliver a Best Experience: Our Culture

• Our Core Value: We do the right thing, always
• Our Seven Cultural Behaviors
  • Empowerment - We trust our people.
  • Ownership - We take 100% responsibility for our roles actions, and results.
  • Leadership - We all lead by example and talk direct with respect (DWR).
  • One Team - We are One Springs Team.
  • Customer First - We consider our customers' needs before every decision.
  • Continuous Innovation - We are constantly learning, innovating, and improving.
  • Speed - We define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and agility.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual base for this position is reasonably expected to be at $30,000. During the first 9 months, a stipend of $7,500 is paid in addition to the base salary. This position is eligible for commissions in accordance with the terms of the company's incentive compensation program associated with this role.  

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance,  vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match of eligible contributions, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid sick time at an amount that meets or exceeds all local requirements, paid vacation time, and paid holidays per year. 

This posting is anticipated to remain open until a qualified candidate is hired.