Interior Design/Sales Consultant Part time

**Job Description: Interior Design/Sales Consultant** **Company Overview:** E&H Ace Hardware is a well-established hardware retail chain with a strong presence in the Cleveland area. 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. **Position: Interior Design/Sales Consultant** **Responsibilities:** *Goal 1: Design Strategy and Implementation* - 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. *Goal 2: Store-wide Design Growth* - 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. *Goal 3: Training and Development* - Collaborate with the Training Manager and Store Managers to identify, train, and develop a design badge holder in each store. - Work with store managers to enhance design product knowledge and proficiency with equipment among senior staff. *Goal 4: Equipment Maintenance* - Work with Store Managers and the District Manager to ensure proper maintenance of all design equipment by store staff. - Act as a point person for equipment-related issues and conduct routine inspections to ensure optimal functionality at all NE OH locations. - Respond to equipment issues and facilitate repairs as needed. - Identify equipment needs and communicate them to the District Manager. - Work to keep design library current and in line with current trends *Goal 5: Product Mix Optimization* - Collaborate with Store Managers and the District Manager to craft the correct product mix at each store. - Review the product assortment and provide recommendations to the District Manager to enhance the design business. - Make yourself available to the Merchandising Manager for information and feedback throughout the company. *Goal 6: Vendor Relationships* - 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. **Compensation and Benefits:** - $13-$15/hour - Employee Assistance Program - Generous Employee Discount - Mileage reimbursement **Job Requirements:** - Must have a Valid Driver’s License. - Ability to stand, walk, and move around the store for extended periods. - Manual dexterity for operating design equipment. - Visual acuity for assessing product displays and design aesthetics. - Flexibility to bend, stoop, and reach during inventory management and equipment inspections. - Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.