What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Consultant position at KM BUILDERS?
Design Consultant
Join Us in Designing the Experience!
At KM BUILDERS, we're a high-end residential remodeling company that's all about providing the best client experience possible.In fact, our motto is “Design the Experience; Experience the Design”! Our clients and their homes are the heartbeats of this company. We believe our clients are deserving of the ultimate client experience. To this purpose, we collaborate as a team, building on each other's strengths and celebrating our successes together! At KM BUILDERS, we've curated a culture that is warm, welcoming, and accepting. We appreciate the unique talents and experience that each employee brings to our family!
KM BUILDERS will provide you with clients that have already paid and are ready to move on to the design phase in the remodeling process. As a Design Consultant for KM BUILDERS, you’ll contribute to the client experience by guiding clients through the architectural designs and space planning process to create their dream remodel. As you listen to the client’s wishes for their remodel, you and your team are also responsible for providing them with ideas, recommendations, and solutions that will work best in their space. In addition to guiding your clients, you’ll also be responsible for leading your design team, which consists of an Architectural Designer, Interior Designer, and Estimator. You’ll be responsible for ensuring your clients’ wishes are conveyed to your design team and help create the new design plans for their homes. You'll have the opportunity to work in a friendly and positive work environment where your coworkers will feel like family.
The Ideal Candidate Is:
- Someone who has a servant’s heart and is passionate about helping and serving others.
- Looking for a company that they can call their second home and grow into their career path.
- Willing to be coached on their skills and abilities.
- Has a passion for architecture and interior design and construction.
- A team player that enjoys working with other team members to create the best Client Experience for our clients.
- Has a winning attitude and personality that puts the client’s needs first.
- Organized and is able to keep up with multiple clients.
- Has fantastic people and communication skills.
- Able to build and maintain relationships for years to come.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Design Manager and Client Experience Manager to ensure all company standards are being met in regards to the client experience.
- Manage and guide on average 10-15 clients through the design process for their remodeling project.
- Travel to clients’ homes to obtain accurate measurements of the existing conditions of the space the clients want to remodel.
- Meet with clients individually to have a better understanding of their design aesthetic, budget, and desired remodeling project.
- Schedule and coordinate all necessary design meetings with clients, team members, management, and vendors.
- Verify and obtain accurate pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
- Develop design plans alongside the design team, that reflect the client’s wishlist and are respectful of the client’s budget.
- Ensure that all design plans have received approval from the management team and have accurate pricing before presenting design plans to clients.
- Recommend design options that complement or enhance the client’s desired design aesthetic.
- Provide weekly progress report on all clients/projects to management.
- Attend and participate in sales meetings as requested by management.
- Attend and participate in sales training programs selected by management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Previous experience in sales, customer service, or other related fields.
- Previous experience in design, construction or other related fields is not required but highly encouraged.
- Must have a strong background in remodeling or a related field.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have a Client forward attitude.
- Ability to build rapport with customers.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong Negotiation Skills.
- Coachable.
- Detail-Oriented.
- Must be a team player.
- Must be self-motivated.
- Servants heart.
- Display efficient time management skills
- Display a high level of organization
We would love for you to share with us your favorite remodeling project from our website on our latest projects.
If offered the position of Design Consultant, please be aware that official employment is contingent upon passing a background check and having the required documentation of: valid driver's license, up-to-date vehicle insurance, and a second form of ID.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Design: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000