Kitchen Design and Sales Representative

Kighthomecenter; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation time and paid holidays

Job summary

Kighthomecenter in Akron, Ohio, is looking for a Kitchen Design and Sales Representative. You will oversee new and remodel projects, collaborating with builders and homeowners to design ideal spaces. Your skills in sales, communication, and design will drive your success.

This role offers unlimited commission potential, along with professional development opportunities and a supportive company culture. Join a company driven by values and family ownership, where every employee is valued.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to design and to sell to contractors and homeowners.
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen and bath cabinetry, materials, finishes, and trends.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for new construction and remodeling projects from measurement to delivery.
• Work directly with builders, contractors, and homeowners to design interior spaces.
• Find sales opportunities, perform job site measurement, and secure final sales.

Skills

Sales strategies

Relationship-building skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented tasks

Strong math skills

Education

Design background

Tools

20/20 software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Would you like to bring people’s dream homes to life? Join Carter Kitchen & Bath where we give you the freedom to design based on customers’ wants and needs. Kitchen & Bath is a continuously growing sector for our multi-billion-dollar company, so you can rest assured that your career will have endless opportunities.

Our Story: Carter Lumber was founded in 1932 by W.E. Carter. For 90 years, we have strengthened our company by staying true to our values, which include honesty, hard work, and putting people first. What started as a single lumberyard in Akron, Ohio is represented today by seven brands servicing professional builders and homeowners across thirteen states with more than 160 locations. Despite our growth, we are still a family-owned company. Our core values and our people-first culture remain the same.

Description

As a Kitchen Design and Sales Representative, you will be responsible for new construction and remodeling projects from measurement to delivery. You will work directly with builders, contractors, and homeowners to design interior spaces (kitchens, bathrooms, offices, mudrooms, bars, etc.). This will entail finding sales opportunities, job site measurement, designing, and securing the final sale.

In addition to having a design background, the following are necessary to succeed: proven sales strategies, strong relationship-building skills, prompt follow-through with commitments, and excellent communication skills.

Carter Lumber is a family-owned company, and we treat every employee as such. With us, you will have a support system you can always rely on. Your success is our success, which is why we offer professional development opportunities.

Every year, our Kitchen & Bath division gathers for a symposium full of learning, networking, team building, and fun. Every week, we set up calls where designers learn from one another and hear from vendors on the latest products.

Salary + commission. The sky’s the limit! Our commission is structured so that there is no limit to your compensation.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to design and to sell to contractors and homeowners is required for this position
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen and bath cabinetry, materials, finishes, and trends.
• Working knowledge of 20/20 and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to perform detail-oriented tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on customer needs.
• Strong math skills for quoting.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment.
• Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Optional supplemental life insurance.
• Company-match 401(k).
• Vacation time and paid holidays.
• Vendor incentives.
• Room for growth; we promote from within!
• Military encouraged to apply!