Design Manager Job at Floor & Decor in Chicago

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Design education (BA or AA in Interior Design)
• 6 years interior design experience in lieu of design education
• Combination of education and experience equal to 6 years
• Prior retail/sales experience preferred
• Knowledge of hard surface flooring is a plus
• Proficient in basic mathematical skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office suite
• Internal candidates must have 24 months of experience in a Floor & Decor Designer position

Responsibilities

• At Floor & Decor, Senior Designers are responsible for meeting with customers, listening to their project needs, educating them on all that is required for their project, and building a creative design concept that incorporates the customer's personal style, lifestyle, and budget.
• Proven ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with residential and professional customers in the industry.
• Greet store customers in a helpful manner and support store design walk-in needs.
• Schedule design appointments for existing and potential customers while developing clientele through networking and referrals, as well as leads generated within the store.
• Provide tile, wood, stone, and accessories advice to homeowners, interior designers, and builders for both residential and commercial projects.
• Design and sell complete, functional, and aesthetically appealing solutions.
• Manage multiple, simultaneous customer projects through all phases with a high level of accuracy, timeliness, and follow-up including consistent and concise communication to customers and others.
• Collaborate, partner, and communicate with store leadership and employees to manage projects from inquiry to installation and achieve sales and other goals.
• Enthusiastically support all company initiatives and goals by modeling and coaching best practices with store employees.
• Engage in current and emerging design trends in your market.
• Responsible for understanding and utilizing design applications i.e.; Salesforce, proprietary Online Design Appointment Scheduler, MyProject.
• Participate in local professional affiliations like ASID, NKBA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Limited travel may be required by car. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to noisy.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Medium Work – Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The employee is often required to use their hands and fingers to handle or feel.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Benefits

• This role has a minimum base pay from $17.75 per hour with higher starting pay available based on experience.
• Bonus opportunities at every level.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Relocation opportunities across the country.
• 401k with discretionary company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Referral Bonus Program.
• A personal holiday and Volunteer Time Off program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria).

Equal Employment Opportunity: Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.

Company information: Floor & Decor is like no other flooring company. Our customers enjoy the largest in-stock selection of tile, wood, stone from around the world at everyday low prices. We deliver a unique shopping experience through inspirational displays and incredible customer service.

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