We are searching for an exceptional, hands-on kitchen designer/estimator to create and read blueprints for our clients. The kitchen designer/estimator will be required to consider the intended purposes of each kitchen, along with clients' style preferences, when drafting such plans. You should also ensure adherence to stipulated building and safety codes during each phase of the project.
To be successful as a kitchen designer/estimator, you should be an expert multitasker with a knack for outstanding customer service. Invariably, a top-notch kitchen designer will demonstrate initiative within the confines of clients' wishes.
Key Roles/Responsibilities/Accountabilities
- Highly dependable with excellent work attendance record.
- Detail oriented with excellent accuracy.
- Prior knowledge and experience with 20/20 Design System.
- Understanding of basic kitchen design.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints.
- Ability to calculate linear and square footage.
- Proficient with Office PC applications (i.e., MS Word/Excel).
- Must have the ability to prioritize, organize and handle multiple tasks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
5. Work Relations (The most important work relationships with internal and external partners/ customers)
§ General Manager of Sales and Marketing
§ Inside Sales Staff
§ Customer Service
§ Credit Department
§ Production Manager
§ Contractors
§ Home Owners
§ Project Managers
6. Expected Knowledge and Skills (education, skills, experiences and personal characteristics necessary for success in this position)
Capabilities
- Leads by example; ability to motivate others to achieve results
- Excellent (verbal and written) communication, interpersonal, negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills.
- Ability to collaborate and coordinate across the internal organization (K&B Sales, Marketing, Legal, etc.)
- Knowledge of computer systems/programs.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and manage time.
- Knowledge of kitchen & bath design trends.
- Demonstrates the ability to provide solutions to customer needs in a win-win fashion.
- Must be able to present a value proposition and overcome price discussion/negotiation.
- Effectively balances internal relationships with external customer demands.
- Demonstrated sales ability.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business or other related area (or knowledge ordinarily acquired from BS/BA degree) plus:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience selling products related to the kitchen & bath industry.
- Background in the kitchen design.
- Previous showroom sales experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in 20/20.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)