Design Associate – In-Home Sales & Customer Experience
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.