Sales | Sales Associate | Design Consultant

Montgomery's is a family-owned home furnishings company with a deep-rooted history spanning over 136 years. Renowned for providing a wide range of premium home products including flooring, lighting, window treatments, and furniture, Montgomery's has established itself as a leader in the design industry in Southeastern South Dakota. The company is dedicated to helping customers transform their houses into homes by offering beautiful, high-quality products and exceptional service. With a warm and welcoming work environment, Montgomery's values hard work, passion, and continuous growth, making it an ideal workplace for individuals who want to shine in the field of interior sales and design.\n\nThis role of Sales | Designer is perfect for individuals who are passionate about design, customer service, and sales. The position offers an opportunity to earn on average between $50,000 - $80,000 or more in the first year, thanks to Montgomery's highest commission rates in Southeastern South Dakota. Employees receive comprehensive interior design training through personalized one-on-one coaching and ongoing educational development to build their expertise and confidence in both design and sales.\n\nA typical day in this role involves engaging warmly with customers to understand their needs and style preferences, offering knowledgeable product demonstrations, and assisting customers in choosing the right items based on their lifestyle and budget. Sales Designers are responsible for closing sales, managing transactions, arranging delivery or pickup logistics, and providing exceptional aftercare support to ensure customer satisfaction. In addition to interacting with customers, this role requires administrative skills to keep inventory accurate, communications timely, and the showroom inviting and organized.\n\nMontgomery's believes in fostering professional growth through weekly training sessions that cover product knowledge, sales techniques, and improved customer service skills. Employees are supported not only with initial training but continuous updates to maintain cutting-edge expertise. Ideal candidates may come from a variety of transferable backgrounds, including serving, event planning, customer service, cosmetology, and graphic design or marketing. Prior experience in sales or design is preferred but not mandatory, as long as the candidate exhibits a strong work ethic and eagerness to grow alongside the company.\n\nAs part of Montgomery's team, employees benefit from a stable, reputable company that balances growth and innovation with a family-friendly atmosphere. The store hours are accommodating, with every other weekend off, early 6 pm weekday closings, and closing on major holidays such as Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. This position offers a unique chance to combine creativity, customer relations, and sales expertise in a dynamic, supportive setting where one can genuinely build a rewarding career in interior design sales.