What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Consultant position at NKBA?
Neil Kelly company is seeking a creative, charismatic and client-focused Design Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have sales skills, interpersonal skills and interior design skills in equal measure. If you have a portfolio that includes kitchen and bath remodels, home additions and new home construction we would love to meet you!
In 1947, Neil B. Kelly started a remodeling company with a $100 investment and a commitment to quality, value, and client satisfaction. During the next four decades, he built it into a nationally recognized business with a reputation for award-winning design, innovative practices, outstanding craftsmanship, and community engagement. We are a certified B Corporation and have been ranked among the 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon. We provide a friendly, team-based work environment, competitive compensation and great benefits.
What Your Day Will Look Like
Neil Kelly Design Consultants work on a team with a Project Manager, Design Associates and Carpenters. The Design Consultant is the first point of contact for clients and will work with them throughout the remodeling process to ensure a beautiful end result.
A typical day includes meeting with clients, selling projects, setting project timelines, working with outside vendors and coordinating with your team to design, estimate and complete residential remodeling work.
As a Design Consultant at Neil Kelly, you will be:
Meeting with prospects, generating leads and establishing client relationships.
Applying your passion and design skills to sell jobs and ensuring client satisfaction throughout project, and at project completion.
Assisting the client with acquiring financing, if needed.
Leading the design and sales process with clients and project team.
Coordinating the billing process with the office staff and reviewing all for accuracy
Skills You Have
Participating in company special events, and showroom floor hours.
Degree in architecture, interior design, interior architecture or housing design
Five years' experience in residential home, kitchen, and bath design, including cabinetry
Two or more years of sales experience, with a proven sales track record, seasoned closing skills and the ability to cultivate and grow your lead pool
Understanding of the construction process- a background in residential construction preferred
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and stick to a timeline
Well-developed customer service and client interaction skills
A strong portfolio of built design work
Nice To Have
NKBA certification
Experience running your own residential design business
Experience designing and/or selling ADU's and or new construction
The Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time
Cell phone stipend
Long-term disability and life insurance coverage
401k
Optional benefits including Short-Term Disability, Legal Shield, Pet Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
To learn more about Neil Kelly, please visit our website: https://www.neilkelly.com/
To learn more about B-Corporations visit their website: https://bcorporation.net/
Neil Kelly is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. To ensure the utmost safety and security for our clients and employees, we are a drug free workplace.
Final candidates will be submitted for a background check, motor vehicle records check and drug screen.
We kindly ask that external recruiters do not reach out regarding this role.
In 1947, Neil B. Kelly started a remodeling company with a $100 investment and a commitment to quality, value, and client satisfaction. During the next four decades, he built it into a nationally recognized business with a reputation for award-winning design, innovative practices, outstanding craftsmanship, and community engagement. We are a certified B Corporation and have been ranked among the 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon. We provide a friendly, team-based work environment, competitive compensation and great benefits.
What Your Day Will Look Like
Neil Kelly Design Consultants work on a team with a Project Manager, Design Associates and Carpenters. The Design Consultant is the first point of contact for clients and will work with them throughout the remodeling process to ensure a beautiful end result.
A typical day includes meeting with clients, selling projects, setting project timelines, working with outside vendors and coordinating with your team to design, estimate and complete residential remodeling work.
As a Design Consultant at Neil Kelly, you will be:
Meeting with prospects, generating leads and establishing client relationships.
Applying your passion and design skills to sell jobs and ensuring client satisfaction throughout project, and at project completion.
Assisting the client with acquiring financing, if needed.
Leading the design and sales process with clients and project team.
Coordinating the billing process with the office staff and reviewing all for accuracy
Skills You Have
Participating in company special events, and showroom floor hours.
Degree in architecture, interior design, interior architecture or housing design
Five years' experience in residential home, kitchen, and bath design, including cabinetry
Two or more years of sales experience, with a proven sales track record, seasoned closing skills and the ability to cultivate and grow your lead pool
Understanding of the construction process- a background in residential construction preferred
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and stick to a timeline
Well-developed customer service and client interaction skills
A strong portfolio of built design work
Nice To Have
NKBA certification
Experience running your own residential design business
Experience designing and/or selling ADU's and or new construction
The Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time
Cell phone stipend
Long-term disability and life insurance coverage
401k
Optional benefits including Short-Term Disability, Legal Shield, Pet Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
To learn more about Neil Kelly, please visit our website: https://www.neilkelly.com/
To learn more about B-Corporations visit their website: https://bcorporation.net/
Neil Kelly is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. To ensure the utmost safety and security for our clients and employees, we are a drug free workplace.
Final candidates will be submitted for a background check, motor vehicle records check and drug screen.
We kindly ask that external recruiters do not reach out regarding this role.
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