Jr. Design Consultant - Fulltime

About the Company

Samuel & Sons is a family-run business with a long history of turning challenging ideas into reality for more than 75 years. The company emphasizes a close-knit culture, employee support, and a workplace where people are encouraged to contribute their best work. It values inclusion, respect, and the recognition of diverse perspectives and abilities across the organization.

Core Values

• Customer-first mindset: the client remains central to every decision.
• Human-centered approach: treat people with trust, respect, and integrity.
• Unity: build a supportive community through collaboration and diverse viewpoints.
• Passion: stay committed to improving every day.
• Push boundaries: challenge assumptions and welcome change.

Role Overview

The Jr. Design Consultant is a full-time showroom support position focused on client service, product guidance, and sales assistance. This role helps manage sample fulfillment, keeps showroom operations running smoothly, maintains stockroom organization, and supports customers in choosing products. The position contributes directly to a positive client experience and efficient day-to-day showroom performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide clients through product choices by advising on patterns, color options, trims, and other available selections.
• Support sales activity through thoughtful recommendations that match customer needs and project goals.
• Handle special product requests and custom assignments for showroom clients.
• Pick, pack, and send memo sample requests for the assigned territory.
• Prepare samples by customizing, measuring, and cutting them as needed for client presentations and projects.
• Create and process reserves, quotations, and customer orders with accuracy and speed.
• Keep showroom displays and merchandising presentable, organized, and visually appealing.
• Maintain order in the stockroom, manage memo sample inventory, and oversee product storage.
• Support inventory checks and related stock activities when needed.
• Work with Outside Sales Associates by assembling sample packages, assisting with presentations, and responding to showroom requests.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely completion of customer and operational needs.
• Contribute ideas and effort toward improving showroom operations and the customer journey.

Requirements

• An Associate degree or a Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Between 1 and 3 years of experience in customer service, retail, showroom, hospitality, or sales support.
• Strong organizational skills and clear communication abilities.
• Experience in a showroom, design, or luxury goods environment is preferred.
• Background in interior design, textiles, furnishings, or a related field is an advantage.
• Prior experience supporting sales teams and working in client-facing settings is preferred.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with order entry, CRM platforms, or inventory systems is an added plus.
• Ability to accurately measure, cut, prepare, and organize samples.
• Basic familiarity with interior design, textiles, trims, or luxury furnishings is preferred.
• Strong service orientation and professional interpersonal skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Good time management, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Core Competencies

• Client focus
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Execution and productivity
• Accountability
• Technical and functional expertise
• Collaboration

Benefits

• Competitive pay with incentive opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with an HSA option.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match.
• 15 PTO days, a floating holiday option, and paid holidays.
• Supportive, collaborative, and professional workplace.

Additional Information

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and makes employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics including race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, education, veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected traits. The company also notes that it cannot sponsor or transfer employment visa sponsorship at this time.

Recruitment agencies and consultants are not permitted to send resumes or CVs directly to managers through this posting channel. Unsolicited agency resumes are not accepted, and no fees will be paid to third-party agencies or companies without a signed agreement.

Compensation

Posted salary range: $50,000 to $54,000 per year. The company states that this range is believed in good faith to be accurate for the role and location at the time of posting, but actual pay may be higher or lower depending on candidate qualifications and may change in the future.