Design Consultant: In-home Sales | Full-Time | Company-Provided Leads | Birmingham, AL

JOB OVERVIEW

Qualified Leads Provided | Flexible Schedule

· Are you a confident salesperson with an eye for design?

· Do you enjoy meeting people, solving problems, and helping people create beautiful, organized spaces?

· Are you organized, self-motivated, and confident helping people make important decisions?

· Would you like a career where your income reflects your effort, ability, and results?

Closet Factory of Birmingham is seeking passionate, upbeat, and professional salespeople with a proven track record to join our growing team.

As a Design Consultant, you will meet with homeowners to create customized solutions for closets, home offices, garages, entertainment centers, pantries, and more. We provide pre-set, qualified appointments based on the schedule you establish. While cold calling is not required, self-generated business is strongly encouraged and rewarded with a higher commission rate.

What We Offer

  • Qualified leads provided - No cold calling required
  • Uncapped commission and bonus opportunities
  • Best in Class Paid training: Previous closet-design experience is not required.
  • Flexible schedule: Manage your appointments and work independently.
  • Work from home: Prepare designs, proposals, and follow-ups remotely.
  • Professional support: Training, design software, samples, marketing materials, and installation support are provided.
What You Will Do Meet with homeowners around Birmingham to design custom solutions for spaces such as:
  • Closets and dressing rooms
  • Pantries and laundry rooms
  • Home offices and libraries
  • Garages and mudrooms
  • Entertainment centers
  • Wall beds and storage systems
During each consultation, you will:
  • Learn about the client’s needs, preferences, and budget.
  • Measure the space accurately.
  • Create a customized design.
  • Present the design, materials, and pricing.
  • Guide the client through the purchasing decision.
  • Follow up consistently and close the sale.
  • Manage your appointments and sales pipeline independently.
Who Succeeds Here?

Successful Design Consultants are

  • Personable, confident, and professional
  • Creative problem-solvers
  • Comfortable discussing pricing and asking for the sale
  • Disciplined with follow-up
  • Independent and thrive in a full-commission environment.
Successful candidates will attend a biweekly sales meeting at manufacturing plant near Pell City, AL. Candidates may come from backgrounds such as in-home sales, real estate, home improvement, interior design, furniture, luxury retail, automotive sales, hospitality or education.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • 2+ years Sales Experience, in-home sales experience a plus.
  • Strong communication and listening skills
  • Professional appearance and demeanor
  • Ability to visit clients’ homes around the Birmingham area
  • Basic math and measurement skills
  • Comfortable learning computer-based design and pricing software
  • Comfortable working in a commission-driven environment
  • Cell phone, reliable vehicle, laptop computer, and a clean driving record are required
About Closet Factory Closet Factory is a leader in the Custom Closet industry and our national franchise organization is rated #1 in our industry. For over 30 years, we have designed, manufactured and installed custom storage solutions for almost every room in our clients’ homes. We have the most extensive product line in our industry and are supported by excellent customer service.

Now we are poised for an explosive growth with our exclusive partnerships with Costco and Lowe's. This is a great opportunity for new members to get onboard this rocket ship and essentially scale your own business while driving our efforts in the very lucrative areas around Birmingham, AL.

Apply today to join Closet Factory of Birmingham as a Design Consultant.

Closet Factory of Birmingham is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $3,000.00 - $10,000.00 per month

Benefits

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid training
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
Work Location: On the road
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