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 Window Treatment Sales Professional and Installer

Job Description

 Custom Decorators, Inc. (CDI), a division of Hunter Douglas, is the premiere in-home design and installation service for major retailers in North America, specializing in custom-made window blinds, shutters and drapery. Our professional designers and installers across the U.S. and Canada provide homeowners with expert guidance, the highest quality products and professional installation.   We manage all aspects of our clients’ projects from the creative concept through the ordering process and installation. For over 25 years, our innovation, expertise, and value have offered the ideal shop-at-home solutions for our clients’ window fashion needs. 

Who We’re Looking For

Custom Decorators, Inc. (CDI) has an opportunity for an experienced window treatment sales professional and an installer for the sale, installation and repair of custom-made blinds, shades, shutters, drapery, and outdoor roller shades. Our product lines include Hunter Douglas, Kirsch and various drapery brands.

Why Partner with CDI?

• No cold calling! Grow your business with quality leads looking to buy.
• Sell high quality Hunter Douglas products.
• Our partnerships with top-tier retailers provide a source of hassle-free, no-cost quality leads.
• Schedule appointments according to your availability.
• Grow your business and clientele with the support of positive management.
• Our client services satisfaction team fully supports you so you can spend your time selling.
• Direct access to dedicated sales support team members.
• We fulfill orders from processing to delivery.
• Strong website and marketing presence – work for a company you can be proud of.
• Payment for work performed paid bi-weekly
• Independent installation contractor status to enhance your own business and exercise your own proven installation expertise
• Experienced installation and product experts to assist you while in the field
• Competitive compensation

Job Duties

• Contact customers in a timely manner to schedule and coordinate appointments
• Conduct in-home design consultations and obtain measurements for products including shutters and draperies
• Collect order payments and submit orders to be processed 
• Receive products and verify that all products have arrived in good condition
• Professionally represent CDI and our retail partners
• Resolve issues while continuing to provide excellent customer service

Requirements

• In-home sales experience and proven measuring skills required
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Extensive experience selling and installing Hunter Douglas blinds, shades and shutters or similar brands of equal quality
• Drapery experience is a plus and is required in some areas
• Leaves positive and lasting impressions during the sales process and after the installation is complete
• Strong organizational skills to schedule appointments and complete client orders
• Basic technical and computer skills
• Currently possess or willing to obtain liability insurance
• Possess all applicable state and local licenses

Education and Experience

• Previous sales experience required.
• In-home sales experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Periods of standing and walking throughout the in-home and retail spaces.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times (window treatment samples).

Training & onboarding compensation provided for this commissioned position with the company.