Kitchen Design and Business Development

Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise System; Olney (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise System is seeking a Kitchen Designer and Lead Generation Specialist for a hybrid role that blends design work with proactive business development. You’ll guide homeowners through design choices, while actively building referral networks, attending community events, and generating new opportunities.

If you love design, networking, and using technology to showcase projects, you’ll thrive in our growing family-owned remodeling company.

Qualifications

• Strong kitchen design experience for residential remodeling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and highly organized.
• Self-starter with initiative and accountability.
• Comfortable using technology and learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Meet with homeowners to understand project goals and design preferences.
• Create functional and aesthetically pleasing kitchen designs.
• Verify field measurements and project details.
• Prepare design presentations and recommendations.
• Guide homeowners through design and decision-making process.
• Maintain positive client experience from consultation to handoff.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and records.
• Develop and maintain relationships with referral partners and community organizations.
• Attend networking events, home shows, and local business events.
• Identify opportunities to generate qualified leads and expand market presence.
• Build strategic partnerships to support growth.
• Represent the company within the local community.
• Participate in business development initiatives and growth strategies.
• Capture photos/videos at events and create engaging project content.
• Support social media efforts to boost brand awareness.

Skills

Kitchen design experience

Lead generation

Relationship building

Community networking

Social media

Job description

Kitchen Designer and Lead Generation Specialist

Join a Growing Family-Owned Remodeling Company Where Design, Relationships, and Opportunity Come Together

This is a hybrid role in which part of your pay is tied to performance and your ability to generate leads.

At Kitchen Tune-Up, we believe great kitchens change the way families live, gather, and enjoy their homes. As a locally owned and growing remodeling company, we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences, beautiful results, and a workplace where great people can build meaningful careers.

We're seeking an energetic, outgoing, and self‑motivated professional who combines a passion for kitchen design with a natural ability to build relationships and generate new business opportunities.

This is not a position for someone looking to simply sit behind a desk.

We're looking for someone who loves meeting people, enjoys being involved in the community, embraces technology, and thrives in an environment where initiative, positivity, and personal accountability are valued.

If you're driven by results, enjoy helping homeowners bring their vision to life, and want to be part of a company that is actively growing, we want to hear from you.

Position Overview

The Kitchen Designer and Business Development Specialist play key roles in the growth and success of our company. This position is responsible for guiding homeowners through the design and selection process while also helping develop new relationships, referral opportunities, and lead‑generation initiatives throughout the community. The ideal candidate possesses strong design instincts, excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to contribute to the business's growth. This role requires a balance of creativity, professionalism, organization, and business development initiative.

Primary Responsibilities

Kitchen Design & Client Experience

• Meet with sales to understand project goals, lifestyle needs and design preferences.
• Create functional and aesthetically pleasing kitchen designs.
• Accurately verify field measurements and project details.
• Prepare design presentations and project recommendations.
• Guide homeowners through the design and decision‑making process.
• Ensure a positive client experience from initial consultation through project handoff.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and records.

Business Development & Community Outreach

• Develop and maintain relationships with referral partners, real estate professionals, builders, designers, and community organizations.
• Attend networking events, community functions, home shows, and local business events.
• Identify opportunities to generate qualified leads and expand market presence.
• Build strategic partnerships that support long‑term company growth.
• Actively represent the company within the local community.
• Participate in business development initiatives and growth strategies.

Social Media & Brand Support

• Assist with capturing photos and videos while in public at local events.
• Create and share engaging content that showcases completed projects, company culture, and customer success stories.
• Support social media efforts that increase brand awareness and community engagement.
• Help promote company events, partnerships, and local involvement.
• Contribute ideas for strengthening the company's online presence.

Lead Management

• Maintain timely communication with prospective clients that you cultivate.
• Follow up on leads and opportunities generated by you to ensure sales have it on their schedule.
• Track activities and client interactions within company systems.

What Success Looks Like

• Build strong relationships with homeowners and referral partners.
• Create exceptional design experiences.
• Generate new business opportunities through networking and community involvement.
• Consistently follow up and maintain strong communication.
• Demonstrate initiative without requiring constant direction.
• Contribute positively to team culture.
• Embrace accountability and continuous improvement.
• Help drive company growth through both design excellence and relationship building.

Desired Skills & Traits

• Strong kitchen design experience and understanding of residential remodeling.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented.
• Comfortable using technology and learning new systems.
• Self‑starter who takes initiative and follows through.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to build trust quickly with homeowners and referral partners.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Passion for helping clients improve their homes.

Why Join Our Team?

• Family‑owned company with a strong reputation and growth mindset.
• Positive, supportive, and team‑oriented culture.
• Opportunity to directly impact company growth and success.
• A diverse role that combines design, lead support, networking, and community involvement.
• Career growth opportunities for motivated individuals.
• Ability to make a meaningful impact on homeowners and the community.
• Work alongside a team that values attitude, effort, integrity, and continuous improvement.

If you're passionate about design, enjoy building relationships, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and want to be part of a growing company that values initiative and positivity, we would love to meet you.

Apply today and help us create beautiful spaces while building lasting relationships throughout our community.

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