Interior Design & Sales Consultant at Biku Furniture & Homewares
About Us: Biku Furniture and Homewares, a premier destination on the Gold Coast for lifestyle and design enthusiasts, offers a distinctive collection of eclectic furniture and homewares sourced from around the globe. Our mission is to help customers create their dream spaces, whether they are outfitting a new home or reinventing their existing one.
The Role:We are on the lookout for a driven Interior Design & Sales Consultant who thrives in both retail and design environments. The successful candidate will engage with retail customers to enhance their shopping experience and identify potential personal shopping clients for tailored interior design services.
Responsibilities:
- Proactively identify and transition retail customers into personalised Interior Decorating clients, leveraging design and project management tools for efficiency.
- Deliver outstanding customer service to all retail customers, guiding them through our unique product offerings with the assistance of digital tools like Canva for creating inspiring visual content.
- Utilise design software to create detailed 3D plans for client projects, ensuring functional and aesthetic excellence. Manage these projects efficiently through Houzz, keeping all project aspects on track.
- Remain well-informed about the latest design trends and Biku's unique product range to provide knowledgeable recommendations, integrating technology for enhanced customer engagement.
- Coordinate effectively with team members and clients using project management software to ensure smooth operation and timely completion of interior design projects.
Requirements:
- A genuine passion for retail, sales, and interior design, with a flair for creating visually appealing spaces.
- Strong communication skills and a talent for consultation-based selling, with the ability to engage and inspire customers.
- Proficiency in design software for space planning and 3D visualization. Experience with Canva for creating visual content and Trello like software for project management is highly desirable.
- Capable of working both collaboratively and independently in a dynamic retail environment, demonstrating initiative and creative problem-solving skills.
- Flexible work schedule availability, including weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods, to accommodate the varied needs of our customers.
Physical and Work Hours Requirements:
- The position requires 24-30 hours per week as a permanent part-time role, with flexibility needed to accommodate varying schedules.
- Applicants must be fit and capable of lifting objects weighing 15kg+ as handling and moving of furniture pieces are integral parts of the job.
Why Join Biku: At Biku, we value our team and are committed to providing opportunities for professional growth. You’ll enjoy formal training, development programs, and excellent personal and family discounts. Join us and be part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming living spaces into something extraordinary.
Application Process: If you are passionate about design and sales and seek a role that offers challenges and rewards in equal measure, apply to join the Biku team. Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in this role and how you meet the requirements.
We’re excited to hear from you and look forward to the possibility of you joining our team at Biku Furniture & Homewares, where creativity meets functionality in every project we undertake.