Rug Sales Specialist & Design Consultant

Rug Sales Specialist & Design Consultant

Rouzati Rugs, a premier second-generation family-owned rug gallery, is seeking a highly driven Sales Specialist & Design Consultant for our Evanston showroom. Serving the affluent North Shore and greater Chicago area, we specialize in high-end antique, vintage, transitional, and modern hand-knotted rugs. We are not looking for a passive cashier. We are looking for a consultative closer who understands how to guide high-net-worth homeowners and trade professionals (interior designers, architects) through a premium, high-ticket purchasing process. You will be selling from a curated inventory of over 5,000 unique pieces. Compensation Structure We offer a highly competitive, uncapped earning model designed for hungry sales professionals. Guaranteed Base: $19.00 / hour Progressive Monthly Commission:2.5% on sales up to $40,0003.0% on sales from $40,001 to $80,0004.0% on sales from $80,001 to $120,0005.0% on sales exceeding $120,000 Expected First-Year OTE: $58,000 – $85,000+Benefits: 1 Week PTOWhat You Will DoAct as the primary consultative partner for walk-in clients and trade accounts, identifying their aesthetic needs, spatial constraints, and budget. Manage the full sales pipeline from initial showroom consultation to final home delivery and installation coordination. Master advanced communication and negotiation frameworks to comfortably close high-ticket luxury sales. Develop deep, specialized product knowledge regarding rug provenance, weaving techniques, fiber composition, and historical designs. Physically assist in moving, flipping, and presenting large, heavy area rugs on the showroom floor to create high-impact presentations for clients.