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The Container StorePosted 2 weeks ago

Outside Sales & Design Consultant

$120,000–$120,000 year

On-siteReston, Virginia, United States

Full TimeMid LevelLarge

Job Summary

Design and sell custom storage solutions to residential and commercial clients by conducting in-home consultations, presenting customized plans, and managing project phases from design through installation. Build repeat clientele and generate leads through networking with interior designers, builders, realtors, and property managers while maintaining accurate records of multiple simultaneous projects. Arrive promptly for scheduled appointments and installations to ensure a seamless customer experience and identify referral opportunities. Maintain discretion regarding confidential information and adhere to a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Required Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Reliable transportation for customer appointments within a travel radius of up to 100 miles
  • Must maintain valid automobile insurance
  • Must meet applicable state inspection standards
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and additional hours as needed to meet customer and business demands
  • Must be able to arrive promptly to all scheduled appointments and work assignments
  • Must be able to attend installations as needed
  • Must maintain discretion related to all confidential and sensitive company and customer information
  • Must be able to effectively communicate clearly and effectively at all levels both verbally and in writing
  • Must be able to prioritize high-value tasks
  • Must be able to adapt quickly to shifting priorities
  • Must be able to manage time, appointments, and projects efficiently
  • Must be able to establish trust, rapport, and understand customer needs
  • Must be able to design and present projects and customized plans in a clear and professional manner
  • Must be able to inspire, design, and confidently sell complete, functional, and aesthetically appealing solutions
  • Must be able to manage and maintain multiple, simultaneous customer projects
  • Must be able to provide consistent, concise communication
  • Must be able to build relationships within the local community
  • Must be able to connect with interior designers, home builders, realtors, property managers, senior living professionals, and other business partners
  • Must be able to identify, develop, and manage small to mid-sized B2B and trade opportunities
  • Must be able to deliver scalable, repeatable organization solutions
  • Must be able to drive long-term partnerships and recurring revenue
  • Must be able to build repeat clientele
  • Must be able to receive customer referrals
  • Must be able to create their own leads
  • Must be able to identify and develop B2B and trade relationships
  • Must be able to deliver organization solutions that drive long-term partnerships and recurring revenue
  • Must be able to provide exceptional service in custom designs and organizational solutions
  • Must be able to provide a seamless customer experience
  • Must be able to provide custom designs and organizational solutions for homes and select small to mid-sized business environments
  • Must be able to provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions
  • Must be able to save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives
  • Must be able to approach relationships with employees, vendors, customers and communities
  • Must be able to influence every aspect of the business
  • Must be able to provide a comprehensive benefits package
  • Must be able to contain health
  • Must be able to grow career
  • Must be able to find balance in life
  • Must be able to provide rewarding pay
  • Must be able to recognize the value you bring to the team
  • Must be able to provide an 8-week paid training program
  • Must be able to provide a $35,000 base draw
  • Must be able to earn upwards of $120,000 in total take-home pay
  • Must be able to earn uncapped commission
  • Must be able to meet sales goals
  • Must be able to exceed conversions
  • Must be able to ensure positive customer surveys
  • Must be able to provide complete, functional, and aesthetically appealing solutions
  • Must be able to provide residential, business, and trade clients across all applicable spaces
  • Must be able to provide a high level of detail, accuracy, timely follow-up
  • Must be able to provide professional partnerships
  • Must be able to provide multi-unit, repeat, or phased projects
  • Must be able to provide a positive customer experience
  • Must be able to identify referral opportunities
  • Must be able to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels both verbally and in writing
  • Must be able to have a flexible and positive attitude
  • Must be able to prioritize high-value tasks
  • Must be able to adapt quickly to shifting priorities
  • Must be able to use Microsoft Outlook
  • Must be able to use Microsoft Word
  • Must be able to use Microsoft Excel
  • Must be able to use Salesforce
  • Must be able to use AutoCad based design tools
  • Must be able to use Windows-based systems
  • Must have strong overall technical skills
  • Must be a self-starter
  • Must be organized
  • Must be creative
  • Must be solutions-oriented
  • Must be able to manage time, appointments, and projects efficiently in a white glove customer service space
  • Must have knowledge of design principles
  • Must have knowledge of trends in custom spaces
  • Must have knowledge of interior design
  • Must have knowledge of fashion
  • Must have knowledge of retail industries
  • Must have a professional appearance and demeanor
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels both verbally and in writing
  • Must be flexible and positive
  • Must be able to prioritize high-value tasks
  • Must be able to adapt quickly to shifting priorities
  • Must have proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
  • Must have proficiency in Microsoft Word
  • Must have proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Must have proficiency in Salesforce
  • Must have proficiency in AutoCad based design tools
  • Must have proficiency in Windows-based systems
  • Must have strong overall technical skills
  • Must have reliable transportation for customer appointments within a travel radius of up to 100 miles
  • Must maintain valid automobile insurance
  • Must meet applicable state inspection standards
  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and additional hours as needed to meet customer and business demands
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be able to work in a smoke-free environment
  • Must be able to work in a drug-free environment

Desired Qualifications

  • College degree preferred
  • 2-5 years of outside sales experience preferred
  • custom spaces or closets experience preferred
  • Knowledge of design principles and trends in custom spaces, interior design, fashion, and retail industries
  • Professional appearance and demeanor
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels both verbally and in writing
  • Flexible and positive attitude
  • Ability to prioritize high-value tasks
  • Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Proficiency in Salesforce
  • Proficiency in AutoCad based design tools
  • Proficiency in Windows-based systems
  • Strong overall technical skills
  • Reliable transportation for customer appointments within a travel radius of up to 100 miles
  • Valid automobile insurance
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and additional hours as needed to meet customer and business demands
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

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