Furniture Design Consultant
Patiova Furniture Design Consultant
Furniture Design Consultant
Company: Patiova
Location: Parkesburg, PA
Type: Full-Time
Travel: Occasional travel and events
Location: Parkesburg, PA
Type: Full-Time
Travel: Occasional travel and events
About the Role
Design beautiful spaces. Build customer relationships. Turn ideas into reality.
Patiova is looking for a Furniture Design Consultant who combines creativity, design, and consultative sales to help customers and wholesale dealers create beautiful, functional outdoor living spaces.
In this role, you'll work directly with clients to understand their space, style, and needs, then guide them through the process of selecting furniture, finishes, and custom configurations that bring their vision to life.
From the initial design consultation through production and delivery, you'll serve as a trusted resource and provide a high-touch “Raving Fan” customer experience. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys both creative problem-solving and working directly with customers.
What You'll Do
Design & Consultative Sales
- Lead design consultations in person, by phone, and virtually to understand customer needs, space requirements, and design preferences.
- Help customers select furniture, materials, colors, finishes, and product configurations that fit their space and style.
- Create accurate quotes, proposals, and custom dimensional configurations using established pricing guidelines and design tools.
- Use 3D design and layout tools to help customers visualize their outdoor living space.
- Follow up consistently on open quotes and design proposals through phone, email, and showroom meetings.
- Represent Patiova at home shows, open houses, showroom events, and the annual Outdoor Living Summit.
- Build lasting customer relationships through personalized follow-up, thank-you notes, project photos, testimonials, and referrals.
Project Coordination & Order Accuracy
- Review custom orders, dimensions, colors, finishes, materials, and product selections for accuracy before production.
- Work closely with drafting, engineering, and production teams to ensure custom designs meet both the customer's vision and technical requirements.
- Track projects through manufacturing and delivery and provide proactive updates to customers and dealers.
- Help resolve design or product challenges by identifying creative and practical solutions.
- Coordinate post-delivery customer support, including touch-up materials, accessories, and warranty needs.
Dealer Support & Business Development
- Build strong relationships with Patiova's wholesale dealer network.
- Support dealer showrooms with display layouts, merchandising recommendations, and new product information.
- Help dealers effectively showcase and sell Patiova products.
- Participate in promotional campaigns, email marketing, and regional sales initiatives.
- Identify and develop potential new dealer relationships through outreach, trade shows, events, and site visits.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who combines creativity, attention to detail, and strong people skills.
The ideal candidate is:
- Creative and able to visualize how products will work within a customer's space.
- A strong listener who naturally builds rapport and earns customer trust.
- Comfortable guiding customers through high-value purchases without using a high-pressure sales approach.
- Detail-oriented and precise when working with measurements, product specifications, materials, colors, and custom options.
- A creative problem-solver who enjoys finding solutions to unique design and space challenges.
- Organized and able to manage multiple projects and customer relationships at the same time.
- Confident communicating with customers, dealers, and internal teams.
- Positive, resilient, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Willing to learn new design software, CRM tools, and Patiova's products.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 1–3 years of experience in consultative sales, interior design, showroom sales, space planning, furniture sales, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in outdoor living, residential construction, custom cabinetry, furniture, or similar industries is a plus.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Comfortable learning 3D design and rendering software and CRM systems.
- NetSuite experience is a plus.
- Formal education or training in Interior Design, Architecture, Marketing, Business, or a related field is a plus.
- Ability to read measurements and translate dimensions into practical product and layout recommendations.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Primarily office/showroom-based work with extended periods using a computer and design software.
- Ability to walk through indoor and outdoor display areas with customers.
- Ability to demonstrate furniture and product features in showroom and outdoor settings.
- Ability to navigate varied outdoor terrain and access product displays.
- Ability to occasionally lift and maneuver product samples, fabric swatches, catalogs, and event materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Occasional travel for customer visits, trade shows, home shows, and company events.
Why Join Patiova?
At Patiova, you'll have the opportunity to combine design, sales, and customer service while helping people create outdoor spaces where they can relax, entertain, and make memories.
We offer:
- $75,000-$85,000 total compensation (base pay + commission)
- Monday–Friday, schedule with occasional Saturday at Retail store
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including HSA
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Personal Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Monthly Team-Building Events
- Regular Team Meals and Celebrations
- Opportunity for career growth within a dynamic and growing company
About Patiova
Patiova creates quality outdoor living products designed to bring people together. We're committed to creating a great customer experience from the first conversation through final delivery. If you're a creative problem-solver who loves design, enjoys working with people, and has a passion for turning ideas into beautiful spaces, we'd love to hear from you.
Ready to Join Our Team?
Apply today and bring your creativity and customer-focused approach to Patiova.
Patiova provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.