INTERIOR DESIGNER/SALES CONSULTANT
ABOUT US
EWF Modern, established in 2002, is a locally-owned "small, sleek showroom of jaw-droppingly cool furnishings" (Willamette Week). Our tight-knit team is all about working together to create in-store experiences that inspire, inform, delight, and empower our customers to make their homes more beautiful and livable than they thought possible. We are about integrity and
passionate about design!
ABOUT THE POSITION
Our Designer Sales Consultants are critical to our success! As Consultants, they connect our products with our customers by creating positive, helpful customer experiences. They are engaging, warm, friendly, and have a great sense of humor. The primary responsibility of the Designer Sales Consultant is to provide the highest level of customer service by always striving to improve the customer experience. This is demonstrated by providing expert product knowledge in the showroom, offering expert solutions through website inquiries, and offering thoughtful interior design solutions both in-store and in residential homes.
ABOUT YOU
You are looking for a part-time or full-time position where you can have an immediate impact both with our customers as well as within our team! You are passionate about interior design and love to work with people. You are a problem-solver and well-organized. You are comfortable working independently but are great at collaborating and taking direction. You are a pro at having a sense for putting together great rooms and can communicate this passionately to EWF Modern clients. You are interested in learning the business every day through assisting with all aspects of sales support to post-sale client care.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• Professional
• Positive Attitude
• Detail oriented
• Team oriented
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven background in retail selling and interior design
• Ability to manage multiple shifting and competing projects, deadlines, and priorities
• Eye for design – scale, color, modern furniture product knowledge
• Solid computer skills
•Knowledge in Canva
• Flexible schedule to include 1 weekend day and some holidays
• Perform additional duties as necessary and/or is requested by the company
SALES + STORE OPERATIONS
• Sell mid- to-high-end furniture, lighting, rugs and accessories to customers
• Maintain in-depth knowledge about our products
• Create client design packages to include presentation and floor plans
• Assist with floor merchandising
• Assist with updating fabric library
• Contact new business for interior design development
• Responsible for opening and closing procedures
• Assist with shared daily housekeeping tasks
BENEFITS
• Competitive wages
• Commission
• Paid time off *
• Generous employee discount*
• Retirement Plan
• Heath insurance**
*eligible after 90 days
**eligible after 60 days
JOB DETAILS
• 26-32 hours per week
• Flexible schedule to include 1 weekend day and some holidays
• Moderate physical activity required. Must be able to lift 20-40lbs.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time.
• Use of a step stool is required.
• Address: 1122 NW Glisan St., Portland, OR 97209 “Pearl District”
APPLICATION PROCESS
Print out the employee application and email back to the email address provided below. Or stop by the showroom
and present your application- we would love to meet you!
Email (Renee at renee@ewfmodern.com), or personally deliver the application with your resume and a cover letter to our showroom
We are looking for someone to start soon, so if this sounds like a good fit and you meet the qualifications, we look forward to hearing from you!