Part Time Design Consultant - Frontgate Job Listing at Frontgate in Atlanta, GA (Job ID 16172843)

Description

Design Consultant Primary Responsibilities

• Understand the design industry and our Design Services (DS) business acumen.
• Coordinate needs and present solutions and alternatives to individual guests who are
• seeking design expertise. This encounter should culminate in sales growth within the
• market.
• Provide design expertise for scheduled appointments, for virtual appointments and
• during “on-demand” design time.
• Work closely with guests and contractors throughout the entire design process.
• Build guest loyalty through in-store programs including, but not limited to, Design Services,
• Frontgate private label credit card and community outreach programs.
• In partnership with the corporate retail team, facilitate the store presentation of the
• Frontgate swatch library, including swatch ordering, maintenance and organization.
• Provide viable solutions to elevate the overall guest experience while working with
• upholstery.
• Proactively identify and network with local organizations and businesses that would
• benefit from Design Services and provide them with marketing materials.
• Partner with the Design Services team to promote the Designer Trade program, ultimately
• driving business.
• Coordinate and host guest outreach events with the Guest Services team and design
• classes with the partnership of the corporate retail team.
• Work directly with the Assistant Store Manager of Sales to meet varying time requirements
• for all aspects of the Design Services program for the goal of an organized and efficient
• Design Services work flow.
• Support the retail store team in varied responsibilities, including (but not limited to)order
• entry, visual floorsets and merchandising, reinforcement of store maintenance and
• standards, and product training activities.
• Prioritize assisting guests in all areas to build and close a sale.
• Ensure that the guests are the primary focus and all non-selling tasks are secondary. The
• Guest is always our number one priority.
• Achieve Sales and Profitability Targets  Build positive working relationships with Store Management to clarify priorities and share business insights and best practices.
• Achieve and exceed store KPI goals, by ensuring the highest level of guest service and quality of sales.
• Maximize sales by assisting guests in the selection and purchase of merchandise while following all company policies and procedures.  Assess store metrics to identify strengths and opportunities to maximize store results.
• Ensure that the guest is the primary focus, and all non-selling tasks are secondary.
• Provide a quick, efficient and professional checkout experience for our guests.

Qualifications/Experience

• College degree with focus on interior design preferred and/or equivalent job experience.
• Ideally, 2–5 years of experience in interior design, consultation and event planning.
• Design portfolio or clear examples of recent projects.
• Strong spatial planning skills.
• Basic drafting skills with the ability to read and interpret architectural plans and basic floor plans.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and POS systems.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple objectives simultaneously with various timelines.
• Excellent communication, delegation, follow-up and analytical skills.
• Broad knowledge of competitors and trends, colors and special planning.
• Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 50 lbs., and climb ladders.
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to continually smile and be genuinely friendly in an environment where guests are the