Ernesta Inc. · 1 month ago
Sales and Design Consultant full-time (Birmingham, MI)
Ernesta Inc. is on a mission to bring gorgeous, design-focused custom rugs to homes and places of gathering. They are seeking an experienced Sales and Design Consultant to help build an enjoyable and industry-defining rug buying experience, educating customers on selection and providing exceptional support throughout the purchasing process.
Home DecorHome ImprovementRetail
Responsibilities
Set the industry standard for customer experience and sales
Drive sales through customer followup and outreach
Deliver exceptional design and product expertise to customers
Maintain a clean, organized, and on-brand showroom that delights customers at every touchpoint
Provide customers a high quality and personalized experience through multiple channels - in person, chat, text, email, video, phone
Advise customers on floor plan layout, material selection, and custom rug measurements
Provide a fantastic experience to our customers by responding to inquiries and resolving order-related matters such as order tracking, product inquiries, delivery logistics, and more
Surprise and delight customers - exceed their expectations - create memorable experiences
Learn innovative technologies to help customers visualize their space i.e CAD modeling, adobe, 3D rendering, etc
Maintain feedback loops to improve internal processes
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in a consumer-facing role
2+ years of direct consumer sales and/or account management experience is required
Passionate about interior design and home décor
Delights in communicating and building trust with customers, self motivated, curious, empathetic, and great at listening
Solutions oriented with sound judgment, business sense, and high integrity
Willingness to provide creative solutions and wear many hats
High level of proficiency working online across multiple software tools, 2D/3D tools, Zoom, Google suit, etc
Great time management and organizational skills with high level of accountability
Ability to establish and improve processes
Excited to establish and build feedback loops within the organization and across business units
This role is located in our Retail Showroom and will require a flexible schedule, including weekend and holiday hours
Preferred
Experience with design tools and spatial planning
BA or experience working in a creative field, interior design, art history, architecture, etc
Company
Ernesta Inc.
Ernesta is on a mission to bring gorgeous, designer quality, custom-sized rugs to homes and places of gathering through a delightful, seamless experience.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$37.5MKey Investors
Addition
2024-05-11Series A· $12.5M
2022-11-07Series A· $25M
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