Design Associate – In-Home Sales & Customer Experience

Floor Coverings International of Bloomington, MN

Design Associate – In-Home Sales & Customer Experience

Bloomington, MN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About Us

    Floor Coverings International (FCI) is the #1 flooring franchise in North America. We bring the showroom directly to the customer’s home, offering a high-touch, consultative experience that’s completely different from the traditional retail flooring model.

    We are seeking a Design Associate with a passion for design and customer service to join our fast-growing team. If you're outgoing, organized, and excited to help homeowners improve their spaces, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

    Key Responsibilities

    🛋️ Sales & Design Consultations

    Visit customers' homes to assess their flooring needs

    Present flooring options using FCI’s exclusive technology and sales system

    Provide design guidance based on style, function, and budget

    Close sales through trust-based, consultative selling

    📆 Customer Experience & Project Coordination

    Manage customer relationships from consultation to installation

    Communicate regularly with the customer, production team, and office staff

    Assist with material ordering and scheduling installations

    Follow up after jobs are complete to ensure satisfaction and collect referrals/reviews

    📈 Lead Management & Marketing

    Follow up on open and past estimates

    Re-engage old leads and prospects

    Attend local networking groups and community events

    Support marketing initiatives such as door hanger distribution and home shows

    Requirements

    Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

    Strong communication and people skills – must enjoy working with others

    Organized, reliable, and self-motivated

    Comfortable using technology (iPad, CRM, email – training provided)

    Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

    Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background check

    Willing to wear company-branded attire during appointments (provided)

    What We Offer

    Paid training and mentorship to help you succeed

    Competitive base salary + uncapped commission

    Performance-based bonuses and travel incentives (e.g., annual trip to Cancun)

    Growth opportunities into leadership or specialized roles

    Positive, team-oriented culture

    All sales tools, iPad, and branded clothing provided

    Schedule

    Monday to Friday

    Occasional evenings/weekends for events or appointments

    Compensation

    💰 Base Salary + Commission + Bonuses 💡 Top performers earn in six-figures annually

    Ready to Join a Winning Team?

    Apply now to take the next step in your sales or design career and help homeowners love where they live!

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Floor Coverings International Corporate.