Design Consultant

We are excited to grow our Team in the Costa Mesa area!

This is an exciting time to join Natuzzi Italia. We are in a period of rapid growth and are looking to fill open roles with high caliber talent to ensure future success.

With a heritage of 60 years, Natuzzi is one of the most renowned brands in design and luxury furniture. Natuzzi products embed the finest spirit of Italian design and the unique craftmanship details of “Made in Italy”. Natuzzi distributes its collections worldwide, with a global retail network of 700 mono-brand stores, in addition to galleries.

We take pride in fostering a work environment that's based on employee growth, curiosity, respect, honesty and enthusiasm; one that exceeds expectations every step of the way. From our, robust compensation plans, excellent benefits packages and professional development opportunities, we set the bar high for the luxury furniture industry.

About the company

Natuzzi combines Italian design, synonymous with beauty and craftsmanship, and a comfort capable of enveloping the senses. Over sixty years dedicated to the pursuit of beauty, where smooth lines combine in a casual modern design. Natuzzi Italia is made in Italy and dedicated to the luxury market.

Today Pasquale Natuzzi personally oversees strategic activities relating to strengthening the brand with investments in product innovation and research, marketing, communication, and training, working alongside the Group's managers to define future strategies.

Our experienced Design Consultants are trained interior design and retail professionals, who are passionate about luxury home furnishings and collaborating with our clients to transform their living spaces.

Our Design Consultants are responsible for generating sales and providing an exceptional experience to all customers consistent with the Natuzzi Italia brand.

Responsibilities include:

Client Engagement & Sales Generation:

• The Natuzzi Design Consultant is an entrepreneurial minded individual, preferably with a design background who is curious, driven and excited to work in a luxury retail setting
• The Design Consultant will prospect for new business on a regular basis with the expectations of regular in-home consultations as well as consistent outreach and contact with our Trade Partners (realtors, architects and interior designers)
• The Design Consultant should be project-focused, technologically savvy and knowledgeable on current design trends
• The Design Consultant should be warm, friendly and approachable for clients
• The Design Consultant should be comfortable presenting projects, closing the sale, writing a quote and following up with clients
• This person should develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of Natuzzi Italia products
• This person will be expected meet or exceed store sales goals and KPIs

Experience:

• Previous experience or education in the luxury home furnishings industry, interior design, sales or architecture preferred
• Design technology experience highly preferred (AutoCad, Sketchup, 3D Rendering etc)
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written
• Retail Experience or Client-Facing Sales Experience a Must
• Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail and outstanding problem-solving skills

Job Type: Full-time

We offer a very competitive benefits package with salary plus commission as well as health, dental & vision benefits...not to mention a great company to work for and build a career!

If this sounds exciting to you, we'd love to talk to you! please send us your resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Partner benefits
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Every weekend
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Experience:

• Retail sales: 4 years (Required)
• Interior design: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person