Design and Sales Associate

Burlington Furniture Company Inc

Burlington, VT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Budget Management, Community Support, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Follow Through, Furniture, Furniture Design, Furniture Sales, Health Insurance, Interior Design, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Multitasking, Order Processing, Organizational Skills, Project/Program Management, Retail Sales, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Team Player, Trend Analysis, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Burlington, VT
POSTED
30+ days ago
Burlington Furniture is Vermont’s premier indoor, mattress and outdoor home furnishings and design center. Locally owned and community-supported, we've been voted Best Furniture Store 11 times! We curate exceptional home furnishings from around the world and deliver a high-touch, design-focused customer experience that goes far beyond selling furniture.


We’re looking for experienced and driven design/sales professionals to join our growing team. If you have a strong background in interior design and luxury retail sales, love working with people, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-reward environment and work well on a team, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.


What You’ll Do


  • Guide clients through the design and furniture selection process, ensuring solutions are functional, aesthetic, and within budget, close sales.
  • Manage multiple customer projects simultaneously from concept to completion.
  • Follow up consistently to drive sales and build lasting client relationships.
  • Use digital tools for floor planning, virtual presentations, and order processing.
  • Collaborate with teammates and leadership to maintain a high-performing, design-forward environment.
  • Stay up to date on product knowledge and participate in all vendor and sales trainings.
What We’re Looking For


  • Minimum 2 years of experience in interior design, high-end retail sales, or furniture sales required.
  • Strong working knowledge of furniture, design trends, and space planning.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and follow-up skills.
  • Comfort working with technology: Floor Planner, Microsoft Office/SharePoint, Teams. (Experience with Storis POS a plus.)
  • Ability to work weekends and during peak retail periods.
What We Offer


  • Compensation: $60,000 – $100,000+ (base + commission structure)
  • Health & vision insurance
  • Simple IRA plan and match up to 3%
  • Paid time off + volunteer day with Habitat for Humanity or COTS
  • Generous employee discount
  • Ongoing onboarding and training programs
  • Fun, professional, and supportive team culture
Apply Today If You:


  • Have a passion for and experience in design and sales
  • Are proactive, personable, and results-driven
  • Thrive in a collaborative, client-focused workplace
  • A million-dollar sales goal doesn't scare you
Job Type: Full-time


Benefits:


  • Simple IRA
  • Simple IRA matching
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Work Location: In person

About the Company

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Burlington Furniture Company Inc