Business Development & Kitchen Design

Cabinet IQ; Knoxville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Paid time off

Job summary

Cabinet IQ in Knoxville is seeking a dynamic Business Development professional who can blend relationship building with sales, design, and project coordination to grow the business.

You will engage with custom home builders, interior designers, architects, remodelers, and homeowners; attend events; and present kitchen solutions from design through installation.

Qualifications

• Sales or business development experience preferred.
• Experience in interior design, kitchens, cabinetry, construction, or residential design is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with custom home builders, remodelers, architects, and interior designers.
• Schedule and attend networking meetings and industry events.
• Represent Cabinet IQ throughout the Knoxville market.
• Host educational events, lunch-and-learns, and showroom open houses.
• Generate new business opportunities through referrals and relationship building.
• Become a trusted resource within the local building community.
• Meet with homeowners and industry professionals.
• Conduct showroom consultations.
• Present kitchen designs and cabinet solutions.
• Prepare proposals and close projects.
• Maintain strong communication throughout the customer experience.
• Design functional and beautiful kitchens using 2020 Design software (training available for the right candidate).
• Guide clients through cabinet, hardware, and finish selections.
• Collaborate with our design and installation team to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

Sales

Communication

Presentation skills

Event hosting

Tools

2020 Design

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance


• Flexible schedule


• Free food & snacks


• Paid time off

About the Role:

This role is equal parts relationship builder, salesperson, business development, and designer. You'll spend your time developing relationships with custom home builders, interior designers, architects, remodelers, and homeowners while also designing beautiful kitchens that help clients bring their vision to life. If you enjoy meeting new people, hosting events, networking, and creating exceptional customer experiences, this is an opportunity to make a real impact on a growing company.

What You'll Do:

Business Development:

• Build relationships with custom home builders, remodelers, architects, and interior designers.


• Schedule and attend networking meetings and industry events.


• Represent Cabinet IQ throughout the Knoxville market.


• Host educational events, lunch-and-learns, and showroom open houses.


• Generate new business opportunities through referrals and relationship building.


• Become a trusted resource within the local building community.

Sales:

• Meet with homeowners and industry professionals.


• Conduct showroom consultations.


• Present kitchen designs and cabinet solutions.


• Prepare proposals and close projects.


• Maintain strong communication throughout the customer experience.

Kitchen Design:

• Design functional and beautiful kitchens using 2020 Design software (training available for the right candidate).


• Guide clients through cabinet, hardware, and finish selections.


• Collaborate with our design and installation team to ensure successful project execution.

Who You Are:

We're looking for someone who naturally connects with people. You likely enjoy networking, hosting events, meeting new people, and creating lasting relationships. You have a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and enjoy helping clients make important decisions. You don't necessarily need years of cabinet experience, we can teach products, design software, and our process. You do need to genuinely enjoy building relationships.

Qualifications:

• Sales or business development experience preferred.


• Experience in interior design, kitchens, cabinetry, construction, or residential design is a plus.


• Strong communication and presentation skills.


• Highly organized and self-motivated.


• Comfortable networking and representing the company in the community.


• Ability to build trust with homeowners and industry professionals.


• Valid driver's license.

What Success Looks Like:

• Develop relationships with builders, architects, and interior designers.


• Generate new project opportunities through networking and referrals.


• Deliver an exceptional customer experience from first meeting through final installation.

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary


• Performance-based commission


• Paid training


• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company


• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Cabinet IQ

If you're looking for a career where you can combine design, sales, relationship building, we'd love to meet you.

About Cabinet IQ of Knoxville:

At Cabinet IQ, we believe the kitchen is the heart of every home. We specialize in custom kitchen design, premium cabinetry, and professional installation for custom homes, remodels, and luxury residential projects throughout East Tennessee.

We're growing quickly and are looking for someone who wants more than a traditional sales job. We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, loves great design, and wants to help grow one of the area's premier kitchen design companies.

Work Location: In person