Kitchen and Bath Designer

We are hiring for both our Ottsville and Macungie PA locations!

Job Overview:

The Kitchen & Bath/ Home Decor Sales Designer will provide exceptional interior design services to our new and existing clients. Depending on the client, you may work on remodeling projects to update an existing home or start from scratch to create a custom interior design. Our ideal candidate knows the intricacies of kitchen and bath design projects and has product knowledge of various materials, appliances, lighting fixtures, and finishes. Experience working with contractors, builders, and retail is a plus. Knowledge of flooring sales a big plus too.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new accounts and earn their business via sales calls to offices/jobsites, phone calls, and emails.
• Collaborate with clients and contractors using design software to create a kitchen or bath interior design.
• Help clients with product selections.
• Keep clients and contractors updated and informed regarding any plan changes or delays in progress.
• With the assistance of kitchen and bath vendors and coworkers, become familiar with available product lines to assist your customers with the necessary products to complete their kitchen and bath projects.
• Write formal proposals for customer projects and provide a project estimate and detailed layouts in the 2020 design program.
• Work with both the contractor and homeowner to ensure the proposed layout or products sold are fully understood by all involved in the project.
• Maintain an organized and clean kitchen and bath display area in the showroom, storing sales aids and samples in an organized fashion.
• Work with other company LBM sales reps to exchange leads and cross sell.
• Review contractor/architect blueprints and post client commitment, conduct on-site measurements and double check all calculations before ordering products.
• Develop a working relationship with both the expeditor and design assistant in order to ensure customer orders are processed in a timely, accurate manner.
• Settle customer claims or handle customer complaints according to company guidelines.
• Provide updates to supervisor on the status of sales, scheduling, delivery, and inventory concerns when requested.
• Must be able to work on their own and in a team atmosphere, supporting other sales associates with your experience and knowledge.
• Effectively communicate concepts and recommended courses of action to meet and exceed sales plans through weekly snapshots and strategy meetings.
• Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate complex problems and recommend the appropriate course of action. Ability to manage difficult situations and maintain professionalism.
• Participate in company events and attend company sponsored training programs.
• Represent company at trade association meetings to promote business and develop relationships.
• Manage your open order file. Assist in collecting accounts receivable.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• At least 2 years Kitchen & Bath design experience..
• At least 2 years of experience working in 2020.
• at least 2 years of sales experience.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at any given time.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to read contractor blueprints.
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Ability to use, and read, a tape measure accurately.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to close a sales deal
• Valid driver’s license and insured motor vehicle

Education and Experience:

• High School graduate or GED; associate or bachelor’s degree in interior design a plus
• 2-5 years’ experience with kitchen/bath design preferred
• 2-5 years’ demonstrated kitchen/bath design sales experience

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience.

Supplemental Pay: Commission and bonus pay available.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about kitchen design to showcase their skills in a dynamic sales environment. If you are enthusiastic about creating beautiful kitchen spaces and have a knack for sales, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Experience:

• Kitchen & Bath design: 2 years (Required)
• working in 2020: 2 years (Required)
• Sales: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ottsville, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person