• Design Associate: In-Home Sales Expert in Flooring

    Floor Coverings InternationalAfton, MN 55001

    Job #2795519654

  • Help homeowners transform their living or working spaces with the latest flooring solutions from top manufacturers! We are seeking experience within the in-home flooring industry, with the ambition to grow as a team and capitalize on the position's earning potential.

    Design Associates (DAs) at Floor Coverings International focus on providing a positive customer experience and are responsible for working with both company-driven and self-generated leads to sell flooring solutions. With a flexible schedule, DAs utilize their flooring expertise and our mobile showroom to meet with customers to understand their needs and provide recommendations that best fit their vision.

    Job Details & Perks:
    • Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a strong base salary plus uncapped commission
    • Comprehensive Training: We provide paid training to equip you for success
    • Flexible Full-Time Hours: Work full-time with flexible scheduling, including some evenings and weekends
    • Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid Holidays, sick days and time-off to recharge
    • Health Insurance: A monthly stipend is provided to help cover health insurance expenses
    • Cell Phone Allowance: Receive a monthly allowance for your cell phone
    • Annual Company Convention: Earn the opportunity to attend our annual company convention in Mexico
    • Company Van: Utilize a company van (mobile showroom) for work appointments
    • Fuel Coverage: The company covers the van's fuel expenses
    • Make an Impact: Small-company feel with a big-company foundation
    Key Responsibilities:
    • Client Engagement: Visit clients in their homes to understand and collaborate on their flooring projects
    • Personality: Be punctual and professional, with an influential personality to drive results
    • Sales System: Utilize our sales system with the help of a tablet and laptop, to provide quotes and track customer opportunities
    • Sell: Selling is critical - get the order; coordinate with our team to ensure a seamless handoff
    • Product Knowledge: Stay updated on the latest flooring products and trends to effectively advise clients
    • Relationship Building: Develop lasting customer relationships and cultivate key referral sources for ongoing business growth; includes joining at least 1 networking group
    • Customer Satisfaction: Ensure customer needs and expectations are met, collaborating with our team for exceptional customer service
    Qualifications for Success:
    • Sales Experience: In-home sales and/or flooring sales experience is required
    • Drive and Determination: Use competitive drive to exceed sales targets
    • Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal)
    • Problem-Solving: Demonstrate strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
    • Detail-Oriented: Pay attention to detail and possess strong organizational skills
    • Integrity: Uphold values of integrity and honesty
    • Tech-Savvy: Be computer literate and utilize company-provided software programs
    • Industry Knowledge: Flooring, construction, or design knowledge is needed
    • Urgency: Be responsive, and approach tasks with a sense of urgency
    • Availability: Be available for homeowner appointments, including evenings and weekends
    • Driver's License: Must hold a valid driver's license
    Compensation:
    Earning Potential: Strong base salary plus commission, with the potential to earn $100,000+ annually. Pay is results-based, so the upper limit to earnings is uncapped.

    At Floor Coverings International, we take pride in providing an unparalleled, high-touch in-home service for flooring solutions. As pioneers in the industry since 1988, and a nation-wide leader for in-home flooring, we guide our customers through each phase of their flooring project, from conception to installation. Our commitment to providing an exceptional experience is reflected by our outstanding 4.9 out of 5 star local rating, a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence in customer service.

    If you feel you might be a good fit for our team, please submit your up-to-date resume. We look forward to meeting you!

    Compensation: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

    Floor Coverings International is the #1 mobile flooring franchise in North America. Our unique shop-at-home model allows customers to get perfect new floors without ever leaving their home. Our 400,000+ customers give us an average 4.8 star rating. That's a big reason why we're growing six times faster than our competitors. This rapid growth has increased our immediate need to keep up with demand by increasing the size of our teams. If you are a service-minded individual who loves to have fun - we are the company for you!

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Floor Coverings International Corporate.