Designer/Sales Specialist In-Store

Overview:

The Designer/Sales Specialist position is responsible for driving results through the designing of custom spaces and other storage and organization solutions in store. This position is a strong leader and role model who displays excellent selling skills while maintaining a focus on exceptional customer service. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position.

What We Stand For

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.

Responsibilities:

Collaborates and works with customers to design customized plans in a clear and professional manner

Drives all the services available with each customer interaction: In-Home Designing, In-Home Organizing, installation, financing, and loyalty

Focuses on closing sales efficiently, to build repeat and referral business with customers

Consistently maintains clear communication with Managers and Support Center partners to seamlessly complete projects from inquiry to installation to achieve sales goals

Leads the sales floor and performs other tasks or duties in partnership with Managers

Remains current with The Container Store training, selling, product knowledge, promotions, processes and philosophies when interacting with customers and store employees

Actively leads and participates in the daily maintenance of the custom space area and visual presentation of the store

As a brand ambassador, enthusiastically drives, motivates, and supports all company initiatives by modeling and coaching professional and productive behaviors with store employees to achieve store goals

Proficiently and consistently uses company tools and email

The Benefits of Working Here

Our benefits exemplify our commitment to ensuring employees and their families are well taken care of, safe and secure. Some of our benefits include:

Competitive Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Discount: 50% on Elfa, 40% on Merchandise and Gift Cards, 25% on Avera

Paid Time Off plus Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee First Fund: providing grants to employees experiencing unforeseen emergencies

Qualifications:

College degree preferred

2-5 years sales and clientele experience preferred

Design experience and spatial intelligence

Excellent communication and follow-up skills

Maintains professional appearance and wears required dress code when representing The Container Store

Knowledge and passion for following trends in the custom closets and retail industry

Strong computer skills

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner

Is committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization

Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects of the day or week

Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once

Possesses focused attention to detail while working quickly and accurately under pressure

Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.

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