Kitchen & Bath Design Consultant

Big Rapids Products; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401k matching

Bonus

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Big Rapids Lumber & Hardware seeks a Kitchen & Bath Design Consultant (Inside/Outside Sales) to assist customers in showroom, on job-sites, and with design products. You will meet walk-in and phone-in customers, discuss projects, and contribute to company goals.

The role requires strong communication, sales and design knowledge, coordinating with builders, plumbers and homeowners, plus a flexible schedule for full- or part-time work.

Qualifications

• High School degree minimum (college degree preferred).
• Experience in the building industry is a strong plus.
• Retail and/or sales experience a strong plus.
• Working knowledge of kitchen and bath design products (required).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in showroom and office.
• Promote showroom benefits to area builders, contractors and designers.
• Schedule showroom appointments with homeowners and referrals from builders.
• Act as project liaison between plumber, builder and homeowner when needed.
• Sell features and benefits of decorative design and plumbing to homeowners.
• Build and maintain company market share in the area.
• Write up walk-in and phone-in customers’ orders.
• Answer calls and emails.
• Assist customers with pricing, product and delivery status information.
• Engage in customers’ projects; qualify needs and follow up on quotes and orders.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Kitchen & bath design

Pricing & selling

Tech proficiency

Education

High School degree

College degree preferred

Tools

Epicor

MS Office

20/20

Vendor programs

Job description

Kitchen & Bath Design Consultant(Inside/Outside Sales)

Location: Big Rapids Lumber & Hardware – Big Rapids MI

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Summary

Responsible for serving BRL&H customers in an engaging way. Our purpose is to provide our existing and new customers with value, form and function building and design products. We provide our customers with the best customer service in the industry. This is a sales positions and it will include meeting with walk-in customers, talking with phone-in customers, and job-site visits as needed. You will participate and contribute to company goals and our strategic plan.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Greeting customers as they visit our office/showroom
• Promoting the showroom benefits to area builders, contractors and interior designers.
• Scheduling showroom appointments with homeowners and referrals from builders.
• Act as project liaison between plumber, builder and homeowner when needed
• Selling features and benefits of decorative design and plumbing to homeowners
• Building and maintaining company market share in the area
• Writing up walk-in and phone-in customers’ orders
• Answering phone calls and emails
• Assisting customers with pricing, product and delivery status information
• Engaging in customers’ projects
  • Asking questions to qualify customer needs
  • Returning project quotes in a timely manner
  • Following up on possible orders and sales opportunities
• Continual responsibility of being a cooperative resource to customers and fellow employees
• Pricing responsibility on special order products along with gross margin accountability
  • Working knowledge and everyday use of technology including but not limited to email, phones, internet, MS Office products, Epicor, 20/20 and various vendor programs.
• Showroom procedures
  • Sales and inventory responsibilities
• General knowledge on all of company products and services
• Assist with any other needed items or task to ensure corporate success

Qualifications / Requirements

• Energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.
• Strong organizational abilities and detail oriented.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and cognitive skills.
• Aptitudes for Sales and marketing
• Capacity to learn products and understand the features of residential plumbing products
• Ability to manage time proactively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Commitment to company values.
• Ability to solve problems A passion for customer service
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Success Factors

• Respect for employees, customers, vendors and management.
• Respect for the Organization and its information
• Willingness to serve the customer
• Teamwork mentality
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a cooperative manner with customers, co-workers, vendors & management.

Education / Training / Experience

• High School degree a minimum (college degree preferred)
• Experience in the building industry (a strong plus)
• Retail and/or sales experience (a strong plus)
• Working knowledge of kitchen and bath design products (required)

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

We offer a competitive benefits package offering the following:

• Medical coverage options
• Company Bonus Plan 401k with company match
• PTO and paid holidays

Position Opportunity

Status: Full and part-time positions available

Hours: Facility is open M-F 8:00-5:30, Sat 8:00-2:00

Compensation: $15-$20 an hour plus commission %

Flexible work from home options available.