Designer/Salesperson

Peacock & Company; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

A design and sales firm in South Bend, Indiana, is seeking a Designer/Salesperson to gather client information, design projects, and secure commitments to proceed. Ideal candidates should have refined design skills, proficiency in design software, and strong communication abilities. This full-time position is commission-based, requiring physical demands, and offers benefits including 401(k) matching and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Extensive knowledge of home construction processes.
• Previous experience in kitchen/bath design or residential remodeling.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Professional appearance and conduct in client meetings

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to review project scope and educate them.
• Develop initial cost assessments collaboratively.
• Secure client commitment and deposits for projects.
• Produce and present design options and select fixtures/materials with clients
• Coordinate site visits and assemble project cost/ fixed price proposals
• Secure client commitment and deposits to proceed with projects
• Provide documentation to secure permits and prepare construction documents
• Support managers during construction and address client concerns
• Schedule mid-point and final walkthroughs with clients to ensure satisfaction

Skills

Design software proficiency

Professional written and communication skills

Detail oriented

Valid driver’s license

Professional appearance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Design, Architecture or related field

Tools

Tape measure

Laser measure

Job description

Peacock & Company

DESIGNER/SALESPERSON

The Designer/Salesperson is responsible for gathering information from clients, designing the project and securing the commitment to proceed with the project.

They should possess refined design skills, proficiency in computer aided design software and the communication skills and experience required to ask for a sale.

The Designer/Salesperson reports directly to the Sales Manager/Lead Designer. The Designer/Salesperson is a full-time, commission-based exempt position.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License
• Reliable Transportation
• Neat and professional appearance
• Proficiency in one or more design software programs (20/20, Chief Architect preferred)
• Professional written and communication skills
• Detail oriented

Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required, Bachelor's Degree in Design, Architecture or related field preferred
• Extensive knowledge of the house construction process from foundation to finish components
• Previous design experience in the kitchen/bath or residential remodeling space
• Previous sales experience, preferably in home construction or care

Specific Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective clients to review project scope and educate prospective clients about our design and sales process
• Develop initial cost assessments, in collaboration with Estimator and Lead Designer
• Present initial cost assessments to prospective clients and secure design deposits
• Produce and present design options to clients; work with clients to select all fixtures and finish materials
• Coordinate project site visit with Estimator, Senior Project Manager and Trade Partners/Subcontractors to review current conditions and incorporate feedback into design and proposal
• Develop a project job cost and detailed fixed price proposal with input from Estimator
• Secure client commitment to proceed with project and collect deposit
• Collaborate with Production Coordinator to provide necessary documentation to secure permit and prepare construction documents for production staff
• Assist Operations Manager and Project Manager in scheduling a startup meeting with Client prior to project start
• Support Project Manager and Operations Manager during construction period by providing input to design challenges, securing design related change order approvals from clients and resolving client concerns regarding any design related aspects of the construction process
• Schedule and complete a mid-point walkthrough with the client
• Schedule a final walkthrough with client at the completion of the project to review customer satisfaction, warranty policy and collect final payment
• Understand and comply with all company policies
• Understand and comply with all safety guidelines
• Maintain positive customer, fellow employee and public relations

Tools Required

Basic tools to measure a job site - tape measure, laser measure, etc.

Work Hours and Schedule

The Designer/Salesperson is a full-time, exempt position with a compensation based on commission. The hours will vary based on work requirements, but generally will be 40 hours a week between the hours of 8am to 4:30pm.

Physical Requirements

• Duties require ability to perform physically demanding work on a consistent basis, including lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus without color-blindness.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance