Blu Dot · 3 weeks ago
Design Sales – Chicago Showroom
Chicago,IL,US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22/hr - $25/hrBlu Dot is an award-winning designer and maker of modern home furnishings, and they are currently searching for a Design Sales Associate to join their team. The role focuses on creating a compelling shopping experience through exceptional selling, design knowledge, and thoughtful service, while also supporting showroom operations and customer outreach.
CommunitiesE-CommerceLifestyleReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Represent and expand the customer's connection to the Blu Dot brand through an authentic selling experience
Sell with authority using product and design knowledge to demonstrate features and benefits
Build the sale by proposing additional pieces, customizing orders, and leveraging design services
Create quotes and place orders accurately
Assist in the sales process to ensure seamless handoff between team members as needed
Follow orders from sale to delivery
Prospect new residential customers, help build outreach lists, and coordinate swatch requests
Maintain customer email database and distribute sale, event, and promotion information
Execute visual merchandising standards and maintain store cleanliness
Complete seasonal floor changes including light assembly and some lifting
Assist with store events and residential focused activations
Stand for long periods; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
Weekend availability required
Qualification
Required
Creative and clever problem-solver with a solutions-oriented approach to daily tasks
Friendly and authentic individual with customer skills across all mediums
Time-management guru with an ability to prioritize competing demands
Adept and willing collaborator able to work independently and take direction appropriately
Focused on process improvement and able to pick up and integrate new technologies with ease
A champion for inclusion and belonging for everyone who walks through our doors; colleagues and customers alike
Represent and expand the customer's connection to the Blu Dot brand through an authentic selling experience
Sell with authority using product and design knowledge to demonstrate features and benefits
Build the sale by proposing additional pieces, customizing orders, and leveraging design services
Create quotes and place orders accurately
Assist in the sales process to ensure seamless handoff between team members as needed
Follow orders from sale to delivery
Prospect new residential customers, help build outreach lists, and coordinate swatch requests
Maintain customer email database and distribute sale, event, and promotion information
Execute visual merchandising standards and maintain store cleanliness
Complete seasonal floor changes including light assembly and some lifting
Assist with store events and residential focused activations
Stand for long periods; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
Weekend availability required
Benefits
401K Plan
Sick time
Generous product discount
Company
Blu Dot
Blu Dot is a designer of unique contemporary furniture for the home and office.
Founded in 1997
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Christakos
Co-Founder, CEO
Maurice Blanks
Co-Founder | Board Member
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