The Sales Associate / Design Consultant is responsible for maximizing sales and delivering an exceptional guest experience. In this exciting role, you are creating lasting relationships while assisting clients with the selection, customization, and purchase of merchandise. In this retail sales role, the Design Consultant will have the ability to read each clients need for assistance, and match their requirements to the benefits of the merchandise.As a Sales Associate / Design Consultant, you will be providing customer service and space planning assistance, as well as maintaining a sales driven focus.If this sounds like the type of environment that you would flourish in, we invite you to apply for our opening at Annapolis Towne Centre!ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Meets required monthly sales and productivity standards.Demonstrates strong product knowledge (furniture, accessories, fabrics, etc.).Maintains a guest book to organize, generate and cultivate business.Performs proactive and consistent follow-up with all guests before and after the sale and at delivery.Works to improve performance based on feedback provided by store management.Promptly solves guest concerns.Performs all opening and closing duties as directedAccurately performs all systems functions and maintain operational standardsWorks in collaboration with all team membersMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma required. College preferredSome work experience in a retail environmentAbility to work nights and weekendsIntermediate computer literacyAbility to work independently with little supervision/self-motivated.Ability to work well with others.Must be willing to work extended hours as needed.To perform this retail sales position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.COMPENSATION:Base hourly plus commission, along with personal and team bonus incentives.BENEFITS:Exceptional advancement opportunitiesCompetitive earnings, bonus opportunities, and generous employee discountMedical, dental, and life insurance benefits (Programs differ between full-time and part-time employees. Benefits vary based on position)Flex spending plan401K retirement program and 529 college savings planPaid vacations and holidays (Full-time employees only)