Kitchen and Bath Designer

McCloskey Partners, LLC; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A custom cabinetry company is seeking a skilled professional to lead sales and design processes for custom cabinetry projects. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in cabinetry design and project management, with a proven sales record. This role requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, proficiency in cabinetry design software, and the ability to maintain strong relationships with clients. A bachelor's degree or relevant experience in Interior Design or Architecture is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in designing custom, modular cabinetry
• 2+ years of proven experience in sales with achieving targets
• Ability to take accurate jobsite measurements

Responsibilities

• Convert warm leads to closed sales accounts
• Manage production of design approval drawings
• Assist clients with the cabinetry sales and design process

Skills

Custom cabinetry design

Project management

Sales experience

Cabinetry design software proficiency

Customer service

Strong communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or Construction Management

Tools

20/20

Chief Architect

Cabinet Vision

Sketchup

AutoCad

Job description

Essential Duties and Requirements

Sales Duties:

• Convert warm leads to closed sales accounts.


• Work directly with clients to lead the custom cabinetry sales and design process.


• Assist in maintaining long-lasting relationships with clients. (I.e. routinely check in with clients whose projects were finished to determine if they have other projects that VHC can assist with.)


• Lead the customer selections process with regards to finishes, door styles, cabinet accessories, etc.


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with repeat builders, designers, and clients.


• Assist clients in showroom and help complete walk throughs and communicate possible custom cabinetry options.


• Be a subject matter expert in all products offered by VHC.


• Create proposals based on client specifications.


• Build and maintain referral relationships with industry vendors (Such as, architects, builders, kitchen & bath designers, interior designers, engineers.)


• Maintain relationships with VHC clients.


• Cultivate robust relationships with clients and suppliers for long-term collaboration.


• Assist with market research to uncover growth opportunities.


• Coordinate with the Marketing department to align strategies.


• Provide consistent sales support for client satisfaction.


• Attend events on behalf of VHC. (I.e. events at VHC showroom, industry events, networking events).


• Enter updates as needed in Contact Management System (I.e. SmartSheets, CRM/ERP system).

Design Duties:

• Manage the production of design approval drawings.


• Conduct jobsite measurements and accurately record applicable site conditions.


• Staying up to date with new trends and products to curate beautiful, functional, and smart spaces for our clients.


• Go on site to client locations to assist with taking measurements and sketching up details of the work order.


• Develop and maintain open communication and a strong working relationship with in-house teams (Sales, Engineering, Production, and Installation).


• Ability to maintain focus while working individually.


• Strong time management skills to stay on track.


• Demonstrate strong time management, multitasking, and customer service skills.


• Deliver exceptional customer service.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience in, at a senior level, designing custom, modular cabinetry, and architectural millwork


• 5+ years’ experience in cabinetry project management preferred.


• 2+ years proven experience in sales, with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.


• Proficiency utilizing cabinetry design software (20/20, Chief Architect, Cabinet Vision, Sketchup, AutoCad etc.)


• Strong space planning, organizational, and follow-up skills


• Creative, problem solver with a strong attention to detail


• Excellent verbal and written communication with a professional presentation and attitude


• Experience and ability to accurately take jobsite measurements and read a tape measure.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prefer candidates will have a bachelor\'s degree or 5+ years of senior level working experience related to Interior Design, Architecture, or Construction Management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements

• Employees may work in loud work areas including but not limited to: working production level woodshop, active residential construction sites, etc.


• Employees will be required to navigate active residential construction sites, occasionally climbing ladders, and walking on uneven surfaces.


• Employee is expected to be able to problem solve, make well thought out decisions and be organized.