Independent In-Home Flooring Sales & Design Consultant
Overview
Schedule
Alternate-schedule
Flexible-schedule
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$40,000-$100,000/year
Benefits
Flexible/Unlimited PTO
Career Development
Job Description
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
- Opportunity for advancement
1099 Independent Contractor | Commission Only | Uncapped Earnings
Floor Coverings International of Lakeland, FloridaVeteran Owned and Operated | America’s #1 Rated Mobile Flooring Showroom
Build Your Flooring Sales Business With an Established Brand
Floor Coverings International of Lakeland is seeking an experienced, self-directed Flooring Sales & Design Consultant to serve residential and commercial customers throughout Polk County and surrounding communities.
This opportunity is designed for an entrepreneurial sales professional who wants flexibility, is comfortable with commission-only compensation, and can generate new business while also serving qualified company opportunities when available.
Using our convenient in-home and on-site sales model, you will help customers select flooring solutions that fit their property, style, performance needs, and budget.
This is not a salaried or hourly position. Compensation is based entirely on successfully sold, completed, and collected projects.
Responsibilities
- Conduct residential and commercial flooring consultations.
- Identify customer needs, budgets, timelines, and project conditions.
- Present carpet, luxury vinyl, laminate, hardwood, tile, and commercial flooring solutions.
- Measure project areas and gather information for accurate proposals.
- Present pricing, follow up consistently, and close sales.
- Maintain accurate customer and opportunity information.
- Coordinate project details with office and production support.
- Communicate professionally with customers throughout the sales process.
- Generate leads through networking, referrals, community involvement, and direct business development.
- Build relationships with homeowners, Realtors, builders, investors, property managers, general contractors, and commercial decision-makers.
- Develop repeat and referral business.
Preferred Qualifications
- Flooring sales, estimating, or project-consultation experience is strongly preferred.
- Proven sales experience in flooring, home improvement, remodeling, kitchen and bath, construction, real estate, design, or a similar field.
- Comfortable with commission-only compensation and variable income.
- Self-motivated and able to operate without daily supervision.
- Capable of generating business instead of relying exclusively on company leads.
- Confident presenting proposals, handling objections, and asking for the sale.
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills.
- Comfortable using mobile technology and CRM software.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, smartphone, and appropriate business equipment.
- Able to travel throughout Polk County and nearby service areas.
- Available for mutually agreed customer appointments, including occasional evenings or Saturdays.
Candidates with flooring knowledge, estimating experience, an established referral network, or builder, property-management, and commercial relationships will receive priority consideration.
Compensation
- 1099 independent contractor opportunity.
- Commission only with no guaranteed salary, hourly wage, or draw.
- Estimated annual commission opportunity of $40,000–$100,000+.
- Uncapped earning potential.
- Competitive commission on qualified company-provided opportunities.
- Enhanced commission opportunity for approved self-generated business.
- Commissions are governed by a written Independent Contractor Agreement and are generally paid on eligible projects after applicable customer funds have been collected.
- No employee benefits are provided.
- The contractor is responsible for applicable taxes, insurance, transportation, and ordinary business expenses.
Actual compensation depends on closed and collected sales, project profitability, and self-generated business. No minimum number of leads, appointments, projects, commissions, or earnings is guaranteed.
What We Provide
- The credibility of a nationally recognized flooring brand.
- Access to quality residential and commercial flooring products.
- Product and process orientation.
- Approved samples, estimating resources, and sales technology.
- Office, estimating, and project-coordination support for approved sold projects.
- Company-generated opportunities when available.
- The ability to develop residential, commercial, builder, investor, and property-management accounts.
- A veteran-owned local company committed to integrity and customer satisfaction.
Successful contractors are expected to build and maintain their own referral and business-development pipeline.
Independent Contractor Relationship
The consultant will operate as an independent business professional and control the manner, methods, and schedule used to provide sales services, subject to customer commitments, legal requirements, product standards, and the Independent Contractor Agreement. The consultant may accept or decline individual opportunities.
Apply Today
Please submit your résumé and briefly describe your relevant sales or flooring experience, ability to generate leads, familiarity with the Polk County and surrounding market, and interest in a commission-only opportunity.
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial phone conversation.
Floor Coverings International of Lakeland is committed to professional, respectful, and lawful business practices.
Compensation: $40,000.00 per year
Floor Coverings International is the #1 mobile flooring franchise in North America. Our unique shop-at-home model allows customers to get perfect new floors without ever leaving their home. Our 400,000+ customers give us an average 4.8 star rating. That's a big reason why we're growing six times faster than our competitors. This rapid growth has increased our immediate need to keep up with demand by increasing the size of our teams. If you are a service-minded individual who loves to have fun – we are the company for you!
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Floor Coverings International Corporate.
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FAQs About Independent In-Home Flooring Sales & Design Consultant Jobs at Floor Coverings International
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This job at Floor Coverings International is located in Auburndale, Florida, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Floor Coverings International?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $40,000 and $100,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Floor Coverings International?
Floor Coverings International lists this position under the following employment categories:
- Alternate-schedule
- Flexible-schedule
What experience level is required for this role at Floor Coverings International?
Floor Coverings International is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Floor Coverings International for this role?
Floor Coverings International offers following benefits: Flexible/Unlimited PTO and Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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