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When World War II was coming to a close, our grandfather, Walter E. Smithe, Sr., could see a big demand coming – a demand for the furniture and appliances it would take to create the welcoming homes that returning veterans dreamed of. With a partner he began by selling furniture and appliances on Chicago’s Belmont Avenue.

In the 60 years since that first store, more family members have joined the business, including our great uncle Charles and then our father, Walter E. Smithe, Jr. In the late 70s we made the move away from appliances to concentrate on custom furniture. In fact, it was Dad who pioneered the concept of custom upholstery in Chicago.

Today we are the custom furniture specialists of Chicago. And, because everything is handmade one-at-a-time, every piece comes with a written, lifetime warranty. That’s probably one of the reasons we keep customers for generations, too. We take building their dreams very seriously – ever since our grandfather’s first vision of the business.

But we have another secret to our success. Our designers. Customers tell us they’re the best in the business. We give them a portfolio of the best furniture and accessory lines. We also make sure they work in beautiful showrooms. There are in 13 locations convenient to just about everyone in the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana. But Smithe designers also make house calls at no additional fee. Seems as though we all share Walter Sr.’s vision.

So when we say it’s a family business, it really is more than three generations and the three of us.

Mark, Tim and Walter E. Smithe III

Your dream it. We build it. ®

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Job Description


Retail Furniture Sales and Design Consultant

 

WHERE: Work in the first class retail showrooms of Walter E. Smithe in the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. WHAT: Our sales staff has access to the best furniture manufacturers. Hundreds of suppliers, thousands of styles, fabrics and leathers are available to you to help clients choose the perfect piece for their home. 

Work in the first class retail showrooms of Walter E. Smithe in the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Our sales staff has access to the best furniture manufacturers. Hundreds of suppliers, thousands of styles, fabrics and leathers are available to you to help clients choose the perfect piece for their home. 

 

Retail Furniture Sales and Design Consultant Responsibilities:

 


  • General client communication: greeting, answering phones, addressing questions on the sales floor
  • Earn the trust of the clients
  • Move clients through the design process: envisioning, designing, and completing their room(s).
  • Client consulting in-store: convey product knowledge, walk through furniture selection, follow-up on sale
  • In-Home consultations with clients: provide design solutions for desired rooms; translate their style into Walter E. Smithe merchandise
  • Responsible for room and floor plans, including scale and measurements
  • Work with fabrics
  • Work with scale and form
  • Know different merchandisers & styles: contemporary vs. modern vs. traditional
  • Translate design plans into computer system and apply pricing
  • Financial skills in providing clients with pricing that accounts for custom options and current store offers

GETTING STARTED:

Our sales staff enjoy 8 weeks of paid training at our Training Facility in Glendale Heights, 20 minutes South of Wood field mall, 20 minutes West of Oak Brook. Once on the floor, new designers will have a mentor and in store trainers to help them get up and running.

 

PAY:

This 100% commissioned position includes training pay for the 8 weeks of training, with full commission pay after training.  Smithe pays some of the highest commissions in retail furniture. Commissions are paid every two weeks as soon as orders are entered. 

 

BENEFITS: 

Annual performance bonus,7 paid holidays, Blue Cross Health Benefits, 401K plan, and some of the most generous Furniture Discounts in the business. Opportunity for advancement is high for qualified individuals.

 

CONTACT US:

[Click Here to Email Your Resumé] Fax: 630-285-8022 Thank you for your interest. Sincerely, Walt, Tim & Mark Smithe




Job Requirements



EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Most successful candidates have some experience in either design, commission sales or both. If you lack experience but have a flair for either, let’s talk. Either way, you’ll need to be on good terms with your computer and know how to operate e-mail and basic word processing and similar programs to succeed. Desired Traits:


  • Creative
  • Sales-minded
  • Well-spoken
  • Solid customer service skills
  • Enjoy interior design
  • Computer skills: Excel, Outlook, Internet-savvy
  • Self-motivated
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Organized
Success Measurements:

  • Ability to create a room vision and follow-through the project from start to finish
  • Ability to market yourself and develop your own clientele
  • Ability to generate sales and increase clients’ total spend through innovative room solutions
  • Ability to stay up-to-date on current merchandise and customization options


LOCATIONS:Arlington Heights Crystal Lake Geneva Glendale Heights Lincoln Park Lincolnshire - Drexel Heritage store Merrillville Naperville Oak Brook Old Orchard Orland Park Schaumburg Vernon Hills

Related Key Words: furniture sales, design sales, interior design, decorating, interior decorator, home furnishing, furniture design, design, furniture, furnishings designer.

 

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