Budget Blinds of Enfield / Position Description and Performance Progress Full Name: Work Location: Position Title: Design Consultant / Outside Sales Position Description: Outside window treatment sales to residential and commercial locations. Creatively p roblem - solve window treatment challenges that incorporate functionality and aesthetics. Proficient in window treatment products including blinds, shades, shutters, drapes and smart home automation. Right and Left - Brain abilities include a creative flair for color and décor along with proficiency in math and taking measurements. Accuracy and attention to detail are a must with ability to p rovide diagrams, photos and detailed installation instructions A passion to help people improve their space with window treatments and a consultative sales approach. A hunger to succeed and surpass sales goals yet also a c ustomer service - oriented team pl ayer. Neat, clean appearance. Understand the importance of getting the job done right and on - time. You enjoy making sales and meeting and exceeding a monthly quota. Commission based compensation with starting expectations at $ 28,000 with the potential to exceed $60,000 per year, based on sales volume. Requirements • Sales and business development skills , canvassing and networking • A creative flair for color and décor • P roficiency in math are a must. Use of a tape measure, laser measuring tool and the abili ty to understand fractions is required. • Highly organized professional individuals that are passionate about sales, creative problem solving, and success driven. • Self - motivated customer service - oriented team player. • Neat , clean appearance. • Understand th e importance of getting the job done right and on time. • Problem solving skills and a can - do attitude. • You enjoy making sales and meeting and exceeding a monthly quota. • Prospecting for new business through networking events, canvassing, marketing researc h, sending out realtor & contractor packets and following up. Knowledge of and ability to seek out commercial work. • You are a team - player with a can - do attitude and strong work - ethic/ initiative. Although your primary responsibility is outside sales, in a small business, we are all cross - trained to cover for each other when needed in the office/ showroom. • Drug free • Reliable and Punctual • Clean driving record • Provide excellent customer service and stay involved throughout the sales, order and install process to answer customer questions or concerns • Follow up with customers that didn’t close in - home to ensure sale • Maintain professional and technical knowledge of vendor specifications , meet with vendor sales reps and attend educational workshops • Attend networking events/meetings to prospect for additional business and establish personal sales network • Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions • Maintain and provide activity and results reports for management • Complete paperwork and enter orders into Ordering system • Ability to use laptop pricing tool The ideal candidate will be: • Extremely punctual • Organized with impeccable attention to detail • Friendly, confident and motivated • Must be a non - smoker and have a cle an criminal and driving record • Able to lift up to 40 lbs • Able to climb ladders; bend and reach windows • Professional appearance and demeanor • 3 years of sales or prior in - home sales experience • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Minutes Matte r Rendering program • Will train to use our pricing tool , but you must be comfortable using a laptop computer • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to generate leads through networking, canvassing, marketing research, marketing packages & follow - up by vertical market • Eagerness to learn, grow, and improve skills Position is full time, 5 days a week. Possible evenings/ some Saturdays. Willing to look at people who want to work weekends and have days off during the week. Flexible s chedule. Paid, hourly training. Most leads are supplied, however the ultimate candidate would also generate their own through their excellent business development abilities. .Local candidates only: • Position is based in Somers, CT. Budget Blinds of Enfield serves Enfield, Ellington, Somers, Windsor, Windsor Locks, East Windsor, Poquanak,East of the River and into Western MA. Required experience: • Proven sales experience preferred • A flair for decorating, design and decor • Customer Service and Sales Skills • Prof icient with technology, smart phone, iPad, ability to use our pricing tool in the home and credit card swiping. Required education: • Associates or Bachelor's/ Business and/or Design We provide: • Laptop & Pricing Tool, laser measuring device, tape measure • Company phone • Sample Books and hand samples