Design Sales Representative

Step into the Design Sales Representative role with 3 Day Blinds (Sales) in Elmwood Park, IL, United States, a full-time position that blends creative design flair with results-driven sales to help clients upgrade their interiors using custom window coverings.

About This Position

This full-time Design Sales Representative opportunity in Elmwood Park, IL lets you partner with clients to select stylish and practical solutions for homes and workplaces while developing a rewarding career under company support. New hires serving the Elmwood Park market receive a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid as $1,500 after 30 days and another $1,500 after 60 days of continuous active employment in good standing; transfers, re-hires, and.internal moves are ineligible, and the company may change or discontinue the incentive at its discretion. Fresh product options, thoroughly structured training lasting four weeks with pay, a laptop, smartphone, samples, and mileage reimbursement equip you for success. Earnings for Design Sales Representatives average $80,000–$90,000 yearly nationally via uncapped commissions plus bonuses, with a bi-weekly draw during ramp-up, plus extra incentives for self-generated appointments alongside quality company leads. The package further includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with employer match, company-paid short- and long-term disability plus life and AD&D coverage (with voluntary options available), six weeks paid parental leave for eligible team members after birth, adoption, or foster placement, and discounts on company products.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Present tailored product options that bring each client’s design vision to life effectively.
• Secure appointments and close sales by emphasizing distinctive benefits while cultivating lasting trust.
• Guide every step of the sales cycle so customers stay delighted, orders stay accurate, and quality reputation grows.
• Capture precise measurements and configure product details quickly and without error.
• Provide prompt, professional follow-up support to clients and colleagues that reinforces standout service.
• Generate extra opportunities by seeking referrals, networking, and researching leads to expand a personal pipeline.
• Remain flexible for changing needs across scheduling, training sessions, and team efforts.
• Live company values of integrity, teamwork, excellence, passion, and superior client experiences every day.
• Apply established policies and processes that produce consistent business wins.

Skills & Qualifications

• Background or genuine interest in design and décor proves advantageous.
• Sharp critical thinking and problem-solving abilities that support sales success.
• Adaptability, self-reliance, resourcefulness, and skill handling multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Clear communication skills that include grasping instructions, posing insightful questions, and maintaining positive discussions.
• Comfort working independently or collaborating within a group.
• Full-time schedule availability that encompasses one weekend day.
• Comfort with PCs, Windows applications, and enthusiasm for mastering new sales technology.
• Willingness to travel to client locations locally or farther, supported by reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance proof.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds as required.
• Prior sales experience, especially home improvement, décor, field-based or in-home roles; customer service backgrounds; hospitality work; teaching; or security and solar experience all align strongly.

About 3 Day Blinds (Sales)

3 Day Blinds (Sales) is a national retailer and manufacturer of quality custom-made blinds, shades, draperies, and shutters and belongs to the Hunter Douglas family of brands. For over four decades the company has helped clients refresh homes and workplaces through a broad range of products that deliver beauty and comfort, relying on talented people working as one team to foster continuous learning, opportunity, and daily passion for the work.

How to Apply

To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.