Design Consultant (Flooring, Wall Tile & Hardscaping)

Summary: The Design Consultant is responsible for providing advice and consultation to clients including home owners, contractors, builder, and contractors in hardscape, Wall Tile and flooring.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice and consultation to clients that may include home owners, contractors, builders, commercial contractors, general contractors on flooring, Wall Tile, and hardscaping product selection.
• Stay updated on industry trends and product knowledge to offer innovative design solutions.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their preferences, budget, and design requirements.
• Create detailed design proposals and presentations for clients.
• Work closely with product teams to stay informed about new product releases and maintain strong relationships.
• Manage and coordinate projects from concept to completion.
• Proven experience as a Design Consultant, preferably in flooring, Wall Tile, or hardscaping.
• Strong knowledge of materials, finishes, and design techniques in the specified product categories.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in excel/word.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Interior Design, or a related field. Experience preferred
• Provide a portfolio showcasing previous design projects, especially those related to flooring, Wall Tile, and hardscaping.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Good communication and people skills
• Confidence and motivation to work toward targets
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work well alone or within a team
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem solving
• Resilience to deal with customers who turn you down
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000. Estimated annual pay for new hires generally ranges between $60,000 and $70,000 or more, depending on experience, education level and annual bonuses.

This role has the following physical demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability;
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.

About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring, countertop, Wall Tile, and hardscaping products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 30 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of quartz, porcelain, ceramic, LVT, natural stone and glass products imported from over 36 countries on six continents.

Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:

• Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
• Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
• #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
• Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
• MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group.MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.