IQMatics European Furniture · 1 day ago
Residential Interior Sales Associate – Specialty in Kitchen and Bath
IQMatics European Furniture is seeking an experienced and design-savvy Residential Interior Sales Associate with a focus on kitchen and bath to join their luxury showroom in Chicago’s Design District. The role involves guiding clients through product selections, developing expert-level product knowledge, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
Retail
Responsibilities
Guide clients through product selections for kitchens, bathrooms, doors and furnishings with a focus on personalized, high-touch service
Develop expert-level product knowledge across architectural solutions offered by the firm including cabinetry, doors, wallcoverings, fixtures, finishes, and furniture lines
Take precise on-site measurements and create accurate plans or layouts and elevations based on those measurements to support custom design and installation needs
Create and present design concepts using SketchUp and mood boards, sample materials, and showroom displays
Prepare quotes, proposals, and purchase orders accurately and efficiently
Collaborate with project managers, interior designers, architects, builders, and general contractors to ensure project alignment from start to finish
Manage client communication, project timelines, and order tracking throughout the sales process
Maintain a polished, visually compelling showroom environment
Stay current on design trends and emerging materials
Participate annually in 2 to 4 events organized after hours in our showroom space
Qualification
Required
Experience in residential interior sales with a focus on kitchen and bath
Understanding of luxury design and high-end interiors
Ability to guide clients through product selections with personalized service
Expert-level product knowledge across cabinetry, doors, wallcoverings, fixtures, finishes, and furniture lines
Ability to take precise on-site measurements and create accurate plans or layouts
Proficiency in creating and presenting design concepts using SketchUp and mood boards
Ability to prepare quotes, proposals, and purchase orders accurately and efficiently
Experience collaborating with project managers, interior designers, architects, builders, and general contractors
Strong client communication skills and ability to manage project timelines and order tracking
Ability to maintain a polished, visually compelling showroom environment
Knowledge of current design trends and emerging materials
Willingness to participate in events organized after hours in the showroom
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off and all major national holidays off
Growth potential within a fast-evolving, design-forward showroom