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Design Consultant Sales Representative Position Available

Stoneside Blinds & Shades, the fastest growing company in the custom blinds and shades industry, is actively seeking an in-home Design Consultant in Philadelphia, PA to join our national Dream Team!

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who have 2+ years of sales experience and have an eye for design. No previous professional design experience required, but a passion for design is a must!

This position is a great fit for you if you are interested in launching your career, working 40 hours plus per week from home and in the field assisting customers with the purchase of their window coverings. Enjoy a very flexible schedule and receive training on Stoneside’s proven process to build sales through networking and conducting face to face meetings. You will also be part of a strong network of Design Consultants throughout the country to share mentorship, ideas and success stories.  Read more about the position below and if Stoneside sounds like the perfect fit for you, we look forward to receiving your cover letter and resume!

About the Position:

  • Meet with potential clients from leads generated by Stoneside, through your referral partners or directly by you to assist them in selecting the window coverings that will best meet their needs  
  • Measure the customer’s windows while in their home or office, using our tools to create a quotation for them at the time of the appointment
  • Manage project from initial meeting to installation and follow-up
  • Utilize the proven Stoneside sales process, following up with all leads and reporting the status of those leads
  • Build your referral partners through networking and conducting face-to-face meetings with business owners
  • Maintain your shared calendar to ensure you are attending all appointments scheduled for you and you are inputting all appointments you have scheduled yourself
  • Prepare for and participate in a weekly or biweekly 1 on 1 call with your sales manager to discuss personal goals regarding close rate, average order size, referral partners, self-generated leads for week/month/year, along with your plan for achieving these goals
  • Prepare for and participate in weekly Design Consultant Team conference calls to discuss experiences, ideas and progress, along with additional sales training, role playing exercises, product review and company announcements
  • Maintain your sales territory, treating all customers, no matter the distance or size of the possible order, with the same level of customer service, courtesy and respect

About You:

You are a perfect fit for Stoneside and our Dream Team if you:

  •  are energetic and self-motivated
  • want flexibility in your schedule
  • are organized, hard-working, proactive and tenacious
  • love to network
  • are technologically savvy
  • value process and timeliness
  • are innovative and forward thinking
  • use critical thinking skills
  • have a positive, optimistic attitude

 

Compensation and Benefits:
Stoneside provides our employees with samples, a smartphone, a tablet, marketing materials and real-time support while in the field. Health Benefits are available and subsidized up to a set amount per month.

For those that succeed in this position, unlimited earning potential exists. We reward high achievers with our sliding scale for commissions, allowing you to earn more based on your closing ratio. There is potential to earn $100K plus per year for successful Design Consultants. This is much higher than the industry standard.

Logistics and Travel:
You will primarily work from your car and home office in this position.  You will be required to visit our corporate offices in Denver, Colorado for additional training and our annual Design Consultant Conference. Lodging and travel expenses will be covered by Stoneside.

Work Days, Hours and Flexibility:
Design Consultant Emoloyees commit to full-time hours for this position. Our Design Consultant Employees set up their calendars however they like, with complete flexibility as long as minimum expectations for number of appointment times available per week are open.
 
About Stoneside:
Stoneside Blinds & Shades provides a Cool Window Covering Experience! We manufacture high-end window coverings at affordable prices at our modern Denver, CO facility. We are currently hiring Design Consultants in Philadelphia, PA, Atlanta, GA, Arlington, VA, Los Angeles, CA, Portland, OR and Dallas, TX.

How to Apply:
Please send your resume and a detailed cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for Stoneside and this opportunity to: joinourteam@stoneside.com

To post a job opening contact: vp-communications@iida-panjde.org

 

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