Interior Design/Sales Consultant Part time

Job Description: Interior Design/Sales Consultant We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Interior Design/Sales Consultant to join our team and lead the design efforts across our eight Northern stores, with a primary focus on our hub stores, E&H Ace Hardware. Develop and implement a comprehensive design strategy to enhance the overall customer experience and drive sales in the design and home improvement departments.Collaborate with store management and the B2B team to identify design opportunities, with a focus on commercial customers in hub stores (Dunn and Rocky River).Foster relationships with design contractors and identify growth opportunities within the $5-$10k yearly sales range.Take the lead working with design customers and contractors, be available to travel to customers’ homes and consult at their location. Expand design sales opportunities across all stores, starting with Independence, Bainbridge, and Westlake (the largest volume stores), followed by Avon Lake, North Olmsted, and Kamm’s (as contributing stores).Maintain a consistent presence in key stores for training and development of design staff.Facilitate cross-store shopping for Dunn/Rocky customers, contributing to organic business growth.Assist staff in identifying key customers and new sales leads, directing them to the Design Manager or B2B representative. Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships with Benjamin Moore local sales reps, Wooster, etc.Advocate for E&H with vendors to secure the best pricing, sales opportunities, and promotional activities.Work with vendors to sponsor events supporting, educating, and building relationships with our best customers.