Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Sales Representative with an established background in the window coverings industry. This is not an entry-level sales position. We are looking for someone who already understands the products, suppliers, measuring requirements, installation considerations, and sales process associated with custom home solutions.
The ideal candidate will have proven success selling window coverings and related home products, an existing network of clients and industry contacts, and the ability to generate sales immediately by leveraging their experience and relationships.
If you're a motivated sales professional with extensive industry knowledge and a track record of consistently exceeding sales goals, we'd like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with residential and commercial clients.
- Generate new business through your existing network, referrals, industry relationships, and proactive prospecting.
- Consult with clients to recommend custom solutions including blinds, shades, exterior screens, drapery, closets, cabinetry, wallpaper, and related home products.
- Conduct accurate on-site measurements for window coverings, closets, cabinetry, and other custom installations.
- Understand client needs, spatial requirements, product limitations, and installation considerations to ensure accurate quotations and successful project execution.
- Collaborate with internal design, operations, and installation teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
- Consistently meet or exceed monthly and annual sales targets.
- Maintain accurate customer records and sales activities using CRM software.
Required Qualifications Industry Experience (Required)
- Previous sales experience in the window coverings industry is mandatory.
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Window coverings, blinds, shades, shutters, and drapery systems
- Window covering manufacturers and suppliers
- Window covering components, hardware, parts, and operating systems
- Measuring techniques and installation requirements
- Product specifications and material applications
Sales Experience (Required)
- Minimum several years of proven sales success with a demonstrated history of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Strong closing, negotiation, and objection-handling skills.
- Ability to develop business quickly by leveraging an existing client base, referral network, builder relationships, designer contacts, realtor partnerships, or other established industry connections.
- Proven ability to build long-term customer relationships that generate repeat and referral business.
Technical Knowledge
The successful candidate should possess:
- Strong spatial awareness and the ability to visualize custom solutions within residential and commercial spaces.
- Experience measuring for:
- Custom window coverings
- Closet organization systems
- Cabinetry
- Kitchens and other built-in applications
- Knowledge of common construction practices and installation tolerances.
- Understanding of materials used in cabinetry, closets, window coverings, and interior finishes.
Professional Skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, driven, and results-oriented.
- Comfortable working independently while managing multiple projects.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM software.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with interior designers, builders, contractors, and architects.
- Existing relationships within the local home improvement, renovation, or design industry.
- Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, Interior Design, or a related field is considered an asset.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who can make an immediate impact—not someone who requires extensive product training. The ideal candidate already understands the industry, speaks the language of custom home solutions, knows how to measure accurately, and has the confidence and experience to begin producing sales from day one by leveraging their existing knowledge, relationships, and professional network.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33,500.00-$110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Penticton, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Will you be able to generate sales immediately by leveraging your own sales network and experience within the local communities?
Experience:
- Window covering: 2 years (required)
- Renovation and or Interior Design: 5 years (required)
- Direct sales: 5 years (required)
- Customer service: 5 years (required)
Language:
Location:
- Penticton, BC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
