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Residential Sales Advisor (BBL)

You are a sales specialist in the field of furniture and interiors.

As a Home Sales Advisor, you are the sales specialist in the field of furniture and interiors. You work in the home furnishings industry, where you know how to translate a customer's wishes into suitable sales advice, turning their house into a home.

Furthermore, you are an expert regarding the product range, and you provide interior design advice as well as advice on colors and wall finishes. To this end, you follow trends and developments in the industry and apply this knowledge of various styles to all aspects of your work. You serve as a role model and guide colleagues with your specialist knowledge.

At school, you learn about service, customization, orders, complaints, and the product range. During the lessons, attention is also paid to how to optimally set up and decorate a store, and how to present items attractively to improve sales.

Areas of interest

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What are you becoming?

As a Home Sales Advisor, you can work as a sales specialist for furniture, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, home furnishings, home accessories, and lighting. You can also progress to further education, such as Retail Manager (work-study, level 4) or Interior Advisor (full-time, level 4).

What does your education look like?

You attend school one day a week. In addition, you work at least three days a week at a recognized training company, where you perform tasks relevant to the program.

At Summa's De Run location, you'll learn in a renovated, inviting environment full of practical training rooms. You'll be surrounded by people who share your passion for construction, home improvement, and interior design. The positive atmosphere ensures you can thrive.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

In the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a study program, you can read what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this, and an overview of the exams that will be administered. Find the OER for your study program here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year amounts to 784 euros.

Other costs

For an estimate of the other costs for this program, visit mbowebshop.nl . Every year, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there no later than July 1st. To place an actual order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many study programs, students cannot do without a laptop. Check the overview to see if this applies to your program and download the correct specifications.

Study in figures

Study in Figures provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include Home & Living, Advanced Visual Merchandising, or Interior Styling. Throughout your studies, you will receive more information about the electives you can take. You complete each elective with an exam. Read more about electives.

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Work at a recognized training company

During a personal interview or introductory meeting, we'll determine if this program is a good fit for you. To participate in this program, you must work at an accredited training company. If you don't work for such a company, we'll help you find a suitable work placement. You'll be responsible for finding one yourself.

For an overview of recognized training companies and more information about the labor market, internships, and professions, visit www.s-bb.nl.

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers using the contact information below:

WhatsApp
Trainers Nelleke Habraken

E-mail
Trainers Nelleke Habraken

It is also possible to attend a shadowing day, guided tour, or open day. You can find all activities in our calendar.

What are you becoming?

As a Home Sales Advisor, you can work as a sales specialist for furniture, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, home furnishings, home accessories, and lighting. You can also progress to further education, such as Retail Manager (work-study, level 4) or Interior Advisor (full-time, level 4).

What does your education look like?

You attend school one day a week. In addition, you work at least three days a week at a recognized training company, where you perform tasks relevant to the program.

At Summa's De Run location, you'll learn in a renovated, inviting environment full of practical training rooms. You'll be surrounded by people who share your passion for construction, home improvement, and interior design. The positive atmosphere ensures you can thrive.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

In the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a study program, you can read what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this, and an overview of the exams that will be administered. Find the OER for your study program here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year amounts to 784 euros.

Other costs

For an estimate of the other costs for this program, visit mbowebshop.nl . Every year, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there no later than July 1st. To place an actual order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many study programs, students cannot do without a laptop. Check the overview to see if this applies to your program and download the correct specifications.

Study in figures

Study in Figures provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include Home & Living, Advanced Visual Merchandising, or Interior Styling. Throughout your studies, you will receive more information about the electives you can take. You complete each elective with an exam. Read more about electives.

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Work at a recognized training company

During a personal interview or introductory meeting, we'll determine if this program is a good fit for you. To participate in this program, you must work at an accredited training company. If you don't work for such a company, we'll help you find a suitable work placement. You'll be responsible for finding one yourself.

For an overview of recognized training companies and more information about the labor market, internships, and professions, visit www.s-bb.nl.

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers using the contact information below:

WhatsApp
Trainers Nelleke Habraken

E-mail
Trainers Nelleke Habraken

It is also possible to attend a shadowing day, guided tour, or open day. You can find all activities in our calendar.

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