Retail Store Design Director jobs in Illinois
Retail Store Design Director coordinates the operational needs with marketing image of the store. Works with contractors to create the exterior and interior design concepts. Being a Retail Store Design Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Retail Store Design Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Retail Store Design Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Retail Store Design Director jobs
Outside Sales & Design Consultant - Chicago
- The Container Store
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL
FULL_TIME
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Overview
The Outside Sales & Design Consultant is a highly skilled salesperson with a proven track record of results and provides exceptional service in premium custom designs and organizational solutions for the whole home. This role designs and sells premium custom spaces to customers in their homes by appointment. This position manages and coordinates all phases of customer projects from in-home consultation, design, installation, and organizing to provide a seamless customer experience. This role is also responsible for building repeat clientele, receiving customer referrals, and creating their own leads in addition to leads provided by TCS. This role serves as part of a Custom Space Outside Sales and Design team for their local market and is a full-time exempt position offering a competitive base salary complemented by a lucrative monthly bonus incentive tied directly to sales performance .
What We Stand For
Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.
Responsibilities- Consistently meets or exceeds personal sales goals, lead to sold conversion and positive customer net promotor surveys.
- Inspires, designs, and confidently sells complete, functional, and aesthetically appealing solutions for all areas of a home
- Ability to establish trust, rapport and understand customer needs to design and present projects and customized plans in a clear and professional manner
- Accountable for managing and maintaining multiple, simultaneous customer projects with a high level of detail, accuracy, timely follow-up with consistent and concise communication to customers and others
- Develops clientele and new leads through ongoing customer relationships, networking, referrals, leads generated within and outside the store
- Collaborates, partners, and maintains consistent communication with Store Leadership, store employees, and corporate partners to seamlessly complete projects from inquiry to installation
- Remains current and adheres with The Container Store training, certification, selling, product knowledge, promotions, processes, and philosophies when interacting with customers, support center, store employees and installation
- Proficiently and consistently uses company tools and email to effectively manage all aspects of customer relationship from consultation to
- Provides consistent feedback and observations to Store Leadership, Custom Spaces Market Manager, on sales, service and process areas of opportunity and celebration
- Assists customers with personal confidential information related to the Company credit card and application process
- Arrives promptly to all scheduled appointments, and other required work assignments
- Maintains discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information
- Performs other requested tasks and duties
Our benefits exemplify our commitment to ensuring employees and their families are well taken care of, safe and secure. Some of our benefits include:- Competitive Pay
- Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
- Discount: 50% on Elfa, 40% on Merchandise and Gift Cards, 25% on Avera
- Paid Time Off plus Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee First Fund: providing grants to employees experiencing unforeseen emergencies
- College degree preferred
- 2-5 years outside sales experience preferred, custom closets experience a plus
- Proven track record of exceeding sales goals and driven for continual success
- Self-starter who is well-organized, creative, solutions-oriented, and effective at managing time and schedules to close projects efficiently to successfully achieve goals
- Knowledgeable about design principles, and experienced in outside sales and the custom space industry
- Maintains professional appearance when representing The Container Store
- Knowledge and passion for following trends in the custom space, interior design, fashion, and retail industry
- Reliable transportation for travel to and from customers’ homes for scheduled appointments
- Must have valid automobile insurance, pass appropriate state car inspection, and sign vehicle inspection form
- Must meet safety regulations including passing a Motor Vehicle Records report and a criminal background check
- Strong computer and tech skills: proficiency in Outlook, Word and knowledge of Excel, Salesforce, and design tools
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently when outside the store based on the Company Telecommuting Policy
- Commitment and flexibility to manage schedule, work additional hours based on needs of customers and business
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization
- Ability to quickly separate mission-critical tasks from lower priority tasks and prioritize the most value-added projects of the day or week
- Flexible, with a positive attitude and passion for knowledge
- Possesses focused attention to detail while working quickly and accurately under pressure
- Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information
- Ability to work within and exemplify The Container Store brand which we describe as matchless, fun, authentic, team, sustainable, life-changing, unique, trust and partnership
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Outside Sales & Design Consultant - Oakbrook, IL
- The Container Store
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL
FULL_TIME
- OverviewThe Outside Sales & Design Consultant is a highly skilled salesperson with a proven track record of results and provides exceptional service in premium custom designs and organizational soluti...
- 3 Days Ago
Retail employee
- The Container Store
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Schaumburg, IL
FULL_TIME
- Overview The Retail Employee / Project Specialist is responsible for performing a range of duties that ensures our customers have an amazing experience whether shopping in our store or picking up an o...
- 20 Days Ago
Account Director (Local to Chicago Only)
- Pivot Design
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- Pivot Design is a creative agency focused on wellness. Woman-owned and independent, seeing things differently is in our DNA. We think freely and move quickly to push the boundaries of what wellness br...
- 2 Days Ago
Chemical Process Design Engineer
- Retail Options
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Lemont, IL
FULL_TIME
- Join our team of dedicated professionals working in the oil and gas industry as Chemical Process Design EngineerMay supervise the activities of professional and nonprofessional personnel.Supplies tech...
- 4 Days Ago
Retail Sales Associate (part-time)
- The Riding Store
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Woodridge, IL
PART_TIME
- The Riding Store is now looking to add to our sales team. We are looking for someone who has knowledge of the horse industry (English discipline) and is energetic and likes to have fun! We offer an em...
- 9 Days Ago
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- Maui Divers Jewelry
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- Jiant
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- JOB DESCRIPTION: Jiant is looking for an experienced National Accounts Manager to play a critical role in building Jiant...
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Outside Business Development Manager I
- Phillips & King
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- COMPANY INFO: Phillips & King, a subsidiary of Kretek International, Inc., is a leading distributor of specialty tobacco...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Outside Business Development Executive
- Phillips & King
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Sacramento, CA
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- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Director Global Marketing
- Truly
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- About the Brand: Truly Beauty is a leading beauty company built around its award-winning and iconic bath & beauty produc...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
District Store Manager
- Luxe Redux Bridal
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Columbus, OH
- You will only be considered if your application includes: A Cover Letter Resume Completion of our Culture Index Survey a...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Grocery Store Director
- Confidential
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Houston, TX
- We are looking for a results-driven retail Store Director to be responsible for the overall store(s) operations. This in...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Retail Store Director
- Greenwich St. Jewelers
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New York, NY
- Greenwich St. Jewelers is a leading fine jewelry retailer based in Tribeca, New York. We are currently seeking an energe...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Illinois
Illinois (/ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ/ (listen) IL-ih-NOY) is a state in the Midwestern and Great Lakes region of the United States. It has the fifth largest gross domestic product (GDP),
the sixth largest population, and the 25th largest land area of all U.S. states. Illinois is often noted as a microcosm of the entire United States. With Chicago in northeastern Illinois, small industrial cities and immense agricultural productivity in the north and center of the state, and natural resources such as coal, timber, and petroleum in the south, Illinois has a diverse economic base, and is a major transportation hu...
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Income Estimation for Retail Store Design Director jobs
$130,621 to $206,412
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What does a Retail Store Design Director do?
Retail Store Design Director in Sarasota, FL
The art of designing a store and its displays is functional, but still requires an expert creative command of space, colour, light, music, digital displays and interactive features.
January 02, 2020
Retail Store Design Director in Albany, GA
Under the direction of a Senior Designer or Design Director, the Retail Store Designer collaborates in the development of innovative and original retail environments and programs that reflect our client's design ethos and enhance the consumer retail experience.
January 22, 2020
Retail Store Design Director in Rock Hill, SC
Designs in collaboration with design team or independently, to complete the most technically challenging individual projects.
February 17, 2020