Design Associate - In-Home Sales & Customer Experience

FirstService Corporation

  • Bloomington, MN
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    We bring the showroom directly to the customer's home, offering a high-touch, consultative experience that's completely different from the traditional retail flooring model. We are seeking a Design Associate with a passion for design and customer service to join our fast-growing team.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBloomington, MN

    Description

    About Us

    Floor Coverings International (FCI) is the #1 flooring franchise in North America. We bring the showroom directly to the customer's home, offering a high-touch, consultative experience that's completely different from the traditional retail flooring model.

    We are seeking a Design Associate with a passion for design and customer service to join our fast-growing team. If you're outgoing, organized, and excited to help homeowners improve their spaces, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

    Key Responsibilities

    ️ Sales & Design Consultations

    • Visit customers' homes to assess their flooring needs
    • Present flooring options using FCI's exclusive technology and sales system
    • Provide design guidance based on style, function, and budget
    • Close sales through trust-based, consultative selling

    Customer Experience & Project Coordination

    • Manage customer relationships from consultation to installation
    • Communicate regularly with the customer, production team, and office staff
    • Assist with material ordering and scheduling installations
    • Follow up after jobs are complete to ensure satisfaction and collect referrals/reviews

    Lead Management & Marketing

    • Follow up on open and past estimates
    • Re-engage old leads and prospects
    • Attend local networking groups and community events
    • Support marketing initiatives such as door hanger distribution and home shows

    Requirements

    • Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
    • Strong communication and people skills - must enjoy working with others
    • Organized, reliable, and self-motivated
    • Comfortable using technology (iPad, CRM, email - training provided)
    • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
    • Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background check
    • Willing to wear company-branded attire during appointments (provided)

    What We Offer

    • Paid training and mentorship to help you succeed
    • Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
    • Performance-based bonuses and travel incentives (e.g., annual trip to Cancun)
    • Growth opportunities into leadership or specialized roles
    • Positive, team-oriented culture
    • All sales tools, iPad, and branded clothing provided

    Schedule

    • Monday to Friday
    • Occasional evenings/weekends for events or appointments

    Compensation

    Base Salary + Commission+ Bonuses

    Top performers earn in six-figures annually

    Ready to Join a Winning Team?

    Apply now to take the next step in your sales or design career and help homeowners love where they live!

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