Overview
A Home Depot Installation Services (HDIS) Design Consultant is responsible for selling the Company's exterior and interior products and services to customers. The primary responsibility is outside sales visits to customer homes and trade shows, with travel and field activities taking up the majority of working time.
Key Responsibilities
- Travel and engage in outside sales activities, primarily in customers' homes.
- Conduct professional and compelling sales presentations.
- Adapt quickly to changing customer needs and effectively advocate HDIS solutions.
- Conduct incidental activities necessary to complete sales (e.g., assessing customer needs, develop price quotes, measure product specifications).
- Present warranty and available financing options to customers. Prepare for appointments, commute to / from appointments and process sales-related paperwork.
- Prospect for new customers both inside and outside of assigned THD store and participate in scheduled industry events. Develop and maintain relationships with store management and associates. Attend sales and store team meetings to improve sales techniques and learn about HDIS product offerings.
Qualifications
Minimum QualificationsMust be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications3-5 years of prior in-home or virtual sales experience; prior home improvement industry experience; prior experience with successful lead generation; computer and application skills with varied technology (email, iPad, apps, etc.).
Minimum EducationHigh school diploma and / or GED.
Minimum Years of Work ExperienceCertificationsDesign Consultants are expected to maintain 55 hours open calendar time per week (including weekends) to support customer appointments and prospecting new customers.
Travel and Physical Requirements
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.Most of the time is spent sitting with regular movement; occasional lifting of light articles.Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to dust, fumes or odors; regular local travel required. Access to reliable transportation required. Travel reimbursement as required by law.Employment Details
Seniority levelEntry level
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionDesign, Art / Creative, and Information Technology
IndustriesDesign Services
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