3 Day Blinds is a national retailer and manufacturer of quality, custom-made blinds, shades, draperies, and shutters. We are proud to be part of the Hunter Douglas family of brands. Over the last 40 years we've successfully helped transform our clients' homes and workplaces by offering a wide variety of products that add beauty and comfort to every space. It takes a talented group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together as One Team. We strive to create a culture of learning and opportunity, and most importantly, an environment where you can feel passionate and connected to your work every day.
We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What's yours?
Position Overview
Working closely with your district-level leadership team and training department, you'll help ensure the success of our newest Design Consultants (DCs) by using your superior coaching acumen to assist our new DCs in solidifying and applying the knowledge of our products, processes, and resources they acquired during training. You'll also support our veteran DCs with their on-going development via ride-alongs and sharing your expertise in team meetings. Your continued growth as a coach and mentor is supported through collaborative development opportunities, and we provide all the tools necessary for your own success as well.
What you'll do
Provide support to new DCs on ride-alongs 5 days a week for first 3- 4 weeks of selling, and subsequently provide feedback/coaching to the DC that is specific and actionable
Support new DCs success by reviewing training items and by coaching to opportunities that arise on appointments
Assist new DCs with reviewing of client invoices to catch potential errors before order goes into production
Verify accuracy of window measurements while on ride-alongs
Provide the DSM with accurate, substantive, and timely written & verbal feedback including issues being seen in the field
Help instill good habits in new DCs that will lead to their success: time management, following processes, responding in a timely manner to all email inquiries from Corporate Office, DSM and Customer Care
Improve sales error occurrence and first time installation rates by researching and understanding causes of DC errors, coaching DCs, and providing feedback in team meetings
Partner with installers to identify causes of measuring errors and assist with measuring workshops in coordination with the Training Department or Installed Services Department
Present product related updates in team meetings as required by Training Department
Help coordinate installer ride-alongs with new hires during training
Live our Core Values of Integrity, One Team, Excellence, Superior Client Experience and Passion, to Delight our Customers
Who you are
Well defined relationship-based service skills, with demonstrated customer service orientation
Strong ability to manage competing priorities in a timely manner, and multi-task within a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Ability to learn quickly and be resourceful
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently, but also engage successfully in a team
Well organized with attention to detail and consistent follow through
High school degree or equivalent is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows based platforms such as Word and Outlook
Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and proof of insurance
Ability to both travel overnight and commute back and forth each day; approved travel related expenses are paid for by the company and we offer a per diem when overnight stay is required.
Can lift & carry up to 35 pounds
2 year college degree is preferred in a related discipline preferred
2 years of facilitate training experience preferred
3-5 years of retail or in home sales support experience preferred
Experience within window treatment industry preferred
What's in it for you?
Annual base salary range: $65,000- $80,000k
You'll receive 4 weeks of world class training and be provided with state of the art tools, including a laptop, smartphone, product samples, and other resources necessary for you to support DCs
Mileage Reimbursement
In addition to competitive pay, you'll receive benefits including medical, dental, vision, time off with and a 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching.
We provide short-term and long-term disability benefits at no cost to you! In addition, we offer company-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance with opportunities to elect additional voluntary insurance plans as well.
We offer eligible employees six weeks of paid parental leave to bond with a child following birth, adoption, or foster placement.
Enjoy amazing discounts on our 3 Day Blinds products as well as access to various other exclusive discount.
Enjoy working in the field vs behind a desk, where your days are primarily spent accompanying new Design Consultants on their appointments to help ensure their success!
Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate's education, experience, skills and potential.