Kitchen & Bath Designer/Sales Consultant

Karen Berkemeyer Home; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive commission

Health insurance

Job summary

Karen Berkemeyer Home, Ltd. in Westport, CT is seeking an experienced kitchen and bath designer who will grow business through relationships with homeowners, builders, remodelers, real estate professionals, and trade partners.

You will design complete kitchens and baths and present concepts from our showroom. You will lead projects end-to-end with support from the showroom team, meeting goals and delivering high-quality results.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of kitchen and bath or interior design experience.
• Established book of business and active referral network.
• Proven ability to originate and close design-driven sales.
• Strong portfolio showing a range of styles and completed projects.
• Experience with CAD software (Pro-Kitchen, Chief Architect) or ability to work with CAD support staff.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple active projects at once.

Responsibilities

• Generate and manage your own pipeline through networking, referrals, social media, and industry events.
• Build and maintain relationships with builders, remodelers, real estate professionals, and trade partners.
• Meet with clients to understand their goals, lifestyle, and budget.
• Design complete kitchen and bath projects, including cabinetry, countertops, appliances, fixtures, lighting, tile, flooring, and hardware.
• Present design concepts and material samples.
• Prepare design plans, specifications, quotes, and project timelines with showroom support.
• Collaborate with installers, contractors, and vendors to ensure projects are executed as designed.
• Oversee projects from start to finish, keeping clients informed and satisfied.
• Meet or exceed monthly and annual sales goals.

Skills

Kitchen & bath design

Business development / networking

Portfolio of projects

CAD software proficiency

Communication & time management

Project management

Tools

CAD software (Pro-Kitchen, Chief Architect)

Job description

Karen Berkemeyer Home is seeking an experienced kitchen and bath designer with an established client base who wants full operational support. This role is built for a self-directed professional who generates their own projects through relationships with homeowners, builders, remodelers, real estate professionals, and trade partners.

About the Role

A successful candidate will rely primarily on their own network to drive their business. If you already have a steady flow of projects and want a strong team and a complete product offering (cabinetry, plumbing, tile, countertops, and lighting), this position will allow you to sell more without the extra work of sourcing products from multiple vendors.

What You'll Do

• Generate and manage your own pipeline through networking, referrals, social media, and industry events
• Build and maintain relationships with builders, remodelers, real estate professionals, and trade partners
• Meet with clients to understand their goals, lifestyle, and budget
• Design complete kitchen and bath projects, including cabinetry, countertops, appliances, fixtures, lighting, tile, flooring, and hardware
• Present design concepts and material samples
• Prepare design plans, specifications, quotes, and project timelines with the support of our showroom team
• Collaborate with installers, contractors, and vendors to make sure every project is executed as designed
• Oversee projects from start to finish, keeping clients informed and satisfied
• Meet or exceed monthly and annual sales goals

What We're Looking For

• 3–5+ years of kitchen and bath or interior design experience
• An established book of business and active referral network
• Proven ability to originate and close your own design-driven sales
• A strong portfolio showing a range of styles and completed projects
• Experience with CAD software (Pro-Kitchen, Chief Architect, etc) or the ability to work with CAD support staff
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple active projects at once

What We Offer

• Competitive commission
• Access to our full range of products – cabinetry, plumbing, tile, countertops and lighting
• Full operational support
• Health insurance (company pays 50% of premiums)