Designer I

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We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.

If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you're ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.

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Job Description Summary

An innovative leader responsible for the La-Z-Boy In-Home Design program and personalized client solutions. The role requires translating client needs into actionable design concepts, conducting insightful in-home consultations, and fortifying sales teams with design expertise.

This position is instrumental in elevating the design culture and is held to the utmost standards of professionalism and integrity.

Job Description :

• Competitive Earnings Potential : UNCAPPED commissions on WRITTEN Sales.
• Pay :

o Training Pay : $20 per hour for 3-4 weeks.

o Post-Training Pay : $26,000 annual salary, paid bi-weekly, plus uncapped commission.

• Average Post-Training Pay : $26,000 annual salary, paid bi-weekly, plus commission.
• Monthly Bonus : Depending on performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned) :

• Achieve or surpass store and individual sales goals, annual operating benchmarks, and personal objectives.
• Promote the La-Z-Boy In-Home Design program to draft potential design solutions, present customized portfolio presentations tailored to the client's requirements and preferences.
• Translate the client's lifestyle, taste, and budget into actionable design recommendations.
• Schedule and conduct in-home consultations to understand client's unique needs, preferences, and vision for their space.
• Create design concepts and digital presentation with finish selections, furnishings, and fixtures.
• Provide coaching, training, and support to sales teams to improve design culture, product knowledge, sales techniques, strategies, and overall in-home design performance.
• Collaborate with support teams to ensure flawless execution of operational excellence.
• Ensure proper execution of all existing and new systems and administrative procedures.

SCOPE & IMPACT :

This position holds significant influence over the store's financial health, team morale and development, operational efficiency, and the overall customer experience and reputation in the community.

This position reports to the Store Manager of the assigned location with indirect influence of sales team.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• Education : bachelor's degree; or equivalent experience.
• Experience : 2-3 years in interior design, with a residential emphasis.
• Skills : Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, computer-aided design programs, financial understanding, adept interpersonal communication, analytical abilities, goal orientation, team management, and customer service.
• Other : Ability to work the schedule and hours dictated by business needs, to include evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Valid Driver's License

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :

• Design Certification
• Advanced interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit & experience in building effective relationships.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : none

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Ability to lift and / or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate motor vehicle.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Nearly continuous use of repetitive hand motions, hearing and listening.
• Often required to sit, walk, bend and stoop
• Subject to inside environmental conditions
• Ability to pass background and drug screen.

OTHER DUTIES : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours :

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of upmost importance as we work together to build comfort .

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table.

If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application / interviewing / hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at recruiting@la-z-boy.

com or by calling 734-242-1444.