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Design Expert, Sales - Interior Define

Havenly

McLean, VAFull-time$85–100K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$85–100K/yr
Location
McLean, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Havenly is seeking a sales-driven Design Expert for its Interior Define studio in Tysons Corner, Virginia. The role combines personalized furniture and design consultations with ownership of the customer journey, sales growth, and client follow-up. The expert also supports room planning and mood-board creation, builds local customer relationships, and contributes to a high-end studio experience. The position is full-time and based in the McLean studio.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SalesInterior DesignCustomer ServiceSpatial Planning3D Modeling SoftwareCustomer Relationship ManagementMood Board CreationFloor PlanningCustomer ExperienceConsultative SellingCanvaInterior Design SoftwareGoogle SuiteOrganizationAdaptabilityAesthetic JudgmentLifting 50 Pounds

Qualifications

2+ Years Sales ExperienceInterior Design or Home Furnishings Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

At Havenly, we believe everyone deserves a home they love. Since 2014, we’ve grown into the country’s leading interior design service. Through our brand Interior Define, we’re transforming how people shop for custom furniture by combining design expertise with a seamless sales process. We are expanding our Interior Define Studio in Tysons Corner, VA and seeking a sales-driven Design Expert to play a critical role in delivering a high-end, personalized customer experience while driving sales growth. If you’re passionate about interior design, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love exceeding sales goals, this opportunity is for you! What You’ll Do:

  • Achieve Sales Targets: Meet and exceed monthly sales quotas by delivering exceptional customer service and expert product knowledge.
  • Client Consultations: Engage clients both in-store and virtually, consulting them on furniture selections and design choices tailored to their needs.
  • Lead the Sales Process: Own the entire customer journey, from initial inquiry to purchase execution, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and personalized experience.
  • Drive Sales Growth: Identify and act on opportunities to enhance sales and improve the overall customer experience within the studio.
  • Product Expertise: Master the details of our product offerings and design services, confidently guiding clients through their purchasing decisions.
  • Spatial Planning & Design Mood Board Creation: Work with clients to complete their room design, and ensure proper size and fit of all selected furniture pieces. Experience with 2D and 3D design softwares is a plus.
  • Follow-Up & Retention: Maintain proactive and timely communication with clients post-purchase to ensure their satisfaction and encourage repeat business.
  • Market Engagement: Act as a brand ambassador to cultivate a strong community presence in Tysons Corner, VA and build local customer relationships.

Who You Are:

  • Sales Experience: You have 2-3 years of experience in sales (preferably in furniture or interior design) and are passionate about hitting and exceeding targets.
  • Interior Design Experience: You have experience in the Interior Design and/or home furnishings industry. Are able to speak to and create mood boards, and floor plans for clients.
  • Customer-Centric: You excel in creating memorable and meaningful customer experiences that result in sales conversions.
  • Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment, helping the team meet shared goals while also driving individual sales success.
  • Goal-Oriented: Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets with a consultative selling approach.
  • Organized & Efficient: You manage multiple clients and projects efficiently, ensuring timelines are met and customer expectations are exceeded.
  • Tech-Savvy: Proficient with tools like Canva, interior design floor planning software, and Google Suite, and comfortable adapting to new platforms in a tech-driven environment. CRM experience preferred.
  • Adaptable: You’re flexible, solutions-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like setting.
  • Passionate About Design: You stay informed on the latest trends in interior design and furniture and have a strong eye for aesthetics.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive Compensation: On target earnings of $85-100K+ per year (60/40 split between base salary and commissions based on performance).
  • Benefits: PTO, health benefits (medical, dental, vision), 401K, and employee discounts on furniture and design services.
  • Growth Opportunities: Be part of a fast-growing company that values your professional development and offers opportunities for advancement.

Additional Details:

  • This is a full-time position based in our Tysons Corner Studio (McLean, VA), including standard retail hours, and weekend availability.
  • The role includes standing, bending, and maneuvering in the studio to assist clients and arrange product displays.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and handle furniture items as needed.
  • We will be accepting applications through November 30, 2026 or once the role is filled.

At Havenly, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement. If you’re driven, eager to learn, and passionate about sales and design, we want to hear from you.

How this job compares

Set against the 53,497 open Sales jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$85–100K/yr
  • Virginia median$100–150K/yr746 salary ranges
  • US median$95–145K/yr26,016 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $93K, is 26% below the Virginia median midpoint ($125K) — in the middle half of Sales salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,389 open Sales jobs in Virginia and 53,497 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Sales postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (29,541 postings).
Education
11,087 of the 53,497 open Sales jobs (21%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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