Design Consultant
๐ Job Overview
Job Title: Design Consultant
Company: 3 Day Blinds (Sales)
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Sales / Retail / Design Consulting
Date Posted: 2026-07-24
Experience Level: Entry-Level / Junior (0-2 years)
Remote Status: Hybrid (Field-based with remote administration)
๐ Role Summary
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Direct-to-Consumer Sales Excellence: Drive high-volume, in-home sales of custom window treatments, focusing on consultative selling and relationship building.
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Client-Centric Design Solutions: Partner with clients in their homes to assess needs, propose tailored design solutions, and guide them through the entire purchase journey.
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Independent Field Operations: Manage a self-directed territory, schedule client appointments, and execute sales strategies with autonomy and accountability.
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Performance-Driven Compensation: Leverage uncapped commission structures, with significant earning potential for top performers in a results-oriented environment.
๐ Enhancement Note: This role is positioned as a hybrid sales and design consulting position, emphasizing in-home client interaction and consultative sales. The "Design Consultant" title, coupled with in-home sales of custom window treatments, suggests a focus on understanding client needs and offering personalized solutions rather than purely transactional sales. The emphasis on "uncapped earning potential" strongly indicates a commission-based compensation model.
๐ Primary Responsibilities
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Conduct in-home consultations with clients to thoroughly understand their requirements, aesthetic preferences, and budgetary constraints for window treatments.
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Present and recommend a diverse range of custom blinds, shades, draperies, and shutters, leveraging product knowledge and design principles.
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Develop and articulate compelling design solutions that align with client needs and enhance their living or working spaces.
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Skillfully guide clients through the sales process, addressing questions and concerns to facilitate confident purchasing decisions and close sales during the initial visit.
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Proactively manage a personal appointment calendar, ensuring efficient scheduling and timely follow-ups to maximize client engagement and conversion rates.
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Cultivate new business opportunities through strategic local networking and by actively soliciting referrals from satisfied clients.
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Ensure a seamless and positive customer journey from the initial in-home consultation through to the final installation of products.
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Maintain detailed records of client interactions, sales activities, and follow-up actions within the designated CRM or sales management system.
๐ Enhancement Note: Responsibilities are framed to highlight the consultative and end-to-end nature of the sales process. Emphasis is placed on client assessment, solution proposal, and relationship management, which are critical for a design-focused sales role. The inclusion of "manage your own schedule, appointments, and follow-ups" and "build additional business through referrals" points to the autonomy and proactive client acquisition expected.
๐ Skills & Qualifications
Education: While no specific degree is mandated, a background that emphasizes interpersonal skills, problem-solving, and client interaction is highly valued.
Experience: Prior experience in client-facing roles such as sales, hospitality, customer service, or retail is beneficial. No
Application Requirements
Requires a motivated individual with a background in sales, hospitality, or retail and reliable transportation for local travel. Must be flexible to work at least one weekend day and four weekdays.