Interior Designer / Sales Consultant - Glendale Heights & Multiple Area Locations

Company: Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design
Location: Glendale Heights
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Launch your career at Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design! Bring your design passion to life as an Interior Designer / Sales Consultant Since 1945, Walter E. Smithe has been a trusted, family-owned company built on stability, integrity, and exceptional design. For over 80 years, we’ve helped clients create beautifully designed homes while offering our employees a long-term career path. We are seeking interior design-minded sales consultants to join our Chicago area showrooms and grow in a rewarding career. With 10 showrooms across the Chicago area and a recent expansion to Naples, Florida, we’re a growing company committed to creativity, quality, and client satisfaction. What You’ll Do: Partner with clients to design inspiring spaces that reflect their lifestyle and vision Build lasting client relationships through personalized service and outreach Use in-home visits and advanced design tools to bring concepts to life Have access to over 200 of the best brands in the industry, including Century, Four Hands, Bernhardt, Vanguard, Hancock & Moore, Baker, Rowe, Hickory Chair. Manage multiple projects while meeting sales goals Be supported by a dedicated team of client service, accounting, and delivery professionals. Training & Support: Comprehensive career-focused training that develops design & sales expertise, software proficiency, and project management skills Ongoing coaching and mentorship to help you grow and succeed over time Hourly paid training for up to the first 4 months, with option to transition to commission sooner Structured learning combined with hands-on experience in a real showroom environment Compensation & Benefits: Performance-based commission structure after training with uncapped earning potential and strong support during your transition Uncapped commission, paid on written order Monthly & annual performance-based bonuses Average Year 1 earnings: $51K | Year 2: $61K | Range: $45K–$130K Avg commission: 7.55% (6.6%–8.7%) Medical, dental, vision, life insurance PTO, flexible schedules, employee discounts Clear career path with opportunities for growth, advancement, and leadership Requirements: Who Thrives in This Role: People-driven professionals energized by client engagement and building relationships 5 years of retail sales or interior design experience with consultative sales expertise Confident, enthusiastic, and capable of leading the sales process Motivated by results and excited by a performance-based career path Organized, professional, and committed to growing a long-term design career Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and weekend availability Passionate about what they do and bring positivity to every interaction

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