Interior Designer / Sales Consultant Arlington Heights Hiring Event

Hiring Event Details:

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM CT

Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design Showroom
1775 W Rand Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

This hiring event will take place at our Arlington Heights showroom, with opportunities available at several of our Chicago-area locations.

What to Expect:

• Meet with our hiring team
• Interview on-site
• Learn about our paid training program
• Explore career opportunities with a family-owned company that's been designing beautiful homes since 1945

Walk-ins are welcome, but we encourage you to apply in advance through Indeed or our Careers page at smithe.com/careers.

• Partner with clients to design inspiring spaces that reflect their lifestyle and vision 
• Build lasting client relationships through personalized service and outreach 
• Conduct in-home visits and use advanced design tools to bring concepts to life 
• Primarily custom and special order, including private label brands, as well as Century, American Leather, Vanguard, Hancock & Moore, Universal, Hooker, and many others. 
• Manage multiple projects while achieving individual sales goals 
• Collaborate with a dedicated support team of client service, accounting, and delivery professionals

Training & Support: We invest in your success with a career-focused training program:

• Comprehensive training that develops design & sales expertise, software proficiency, and project management skills 
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship to help you grow and succeed over time 
• Up to 4 months pf hourly paid training, with the opportunity to transition to commission sooner 
• Structured learning combined with hands-on experience in a real showroom environment

Compensation & Benefits: 

• Performance-based commission structure after training with uncapped earning potential 
• Commission paid on written sales 
• Monthly and annual performance-based bonuses 
• Typical earnings range: $40K – $185K+ (performance-based) 
• Average commission: 7.71% (6.7%–8.6%) 
• Bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance  
• 401k 
• PTO, flexible schedules, and employee discounts 
• Clear career path with opportunities for growth, advancement, and leadership 

  Who thrives in this role:

• People-driven professionals energized by client engagement and relationship building 
• 3+ years of post-grad experience in retail, sales, or interior design with consultative sales expertise 
• Confident, enthusiastic individuals capable of leading the sales process 
• Motivated by results and excited by a performance-based career path 
• Organized, professional, and committed to building a long-term design career 
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and weekend availability