About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position overview

Confidential client is hiring an Associate Design Consultant (Part‑time / Contract) in The Villages, FL. This is an entry-level design role intended to transition into a Design Consultant position during a 6‑month training period. You will assist design consultants with client projects, learn company systems and products, support sales activity, and deliver exceptional customer service in a retail design center environment.

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What You’ll Do

• Greet customers professionally and provide limited design consultations and accent-item sales when the Design Consultant is unavailable.
• Support Design Consultants with project work: attend home calls, prepare space plans, assist with product selection, create quotes, sketches and renderings, and help set up presentations.
• Enter orders and quotes using the retail point‑of‑sale system; manage order follow‑up and client communications by phone and email.
• Educate customers about complimentary design services and available finance options.
• Maintain design center presentation: assist with merchandising, receiving inventory, tagging, and replenishing the sales floor.
• Operate the information desk, manage the appointment/rotation system, and provide clerical support (files, price pages, reports).
• Assist with returns, cancellations, and resolving client inquiries; forward complex issues to Customer Service.
• Participate in corporate training and local marketing initiatives; work occasional overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Interior Design or a related field preferred.
• Previous internship or experience with a professional design firm or design‑retail organization is a plus.
• 1–2 years retail sales experience preferred.
• Strong sales, organization, and customer‑service skills.
• Ability to collaborate with team members and maintain a professional, stylish appearance.
• Valid driver’s license required unless an acceptable alternate means of transportation is available.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required by the incentive plan.

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Training & Advancement

• This role is intended to transition to a Design Consultant within approximately 6 months. Retail management will evaluate progress and may extend training up to 3 months if needed. Continued employment is contingent on meeting performance expectations.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $19.00–$22.00 per hour (dependent on experience) plus eligibility for monthly incentives.
• Benefits (varies by classification): 401(k) with employer contributions, medical/dental/vision plans, HSA contributions, life & disability insurance options, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, employee assistance program and more.

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: The Villages, FL (on-site)
• Employment type: Part‑time, Contract

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes is a third‑party recruiting platform helping you connect to this confidential client. Candidates who apply may receive access to additional matched opportunities through Careertakes.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.