Kitchen Design & Sales Representative

Carter Lumber; Kalkaska (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) matching

Paid vacation & holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Growth from within

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is seeking a Kitchen Design & Sales Representative in Kalkaska, MI to identify opportunities and complete sales with contractors, remodelers, and homeowners. You will leverage cabinetry knowledge, blueprints, and design software to deliver tailored solutions.

This full-time role emphasizes relationship-building, timely communication, and product expertise, with opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Design and sell to contractors and homeowners.
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen and bath cabinetry, materials, finishes, and detailing.
• Ability to read blueprints and use design software.

Responsibilities

• Identify target customers and increase market share.
• Sell building materials and installed sales services to contractors.
• Prepare quotes and determine credit programs based on customer needs.
• Meet or exceed sales and profit goals with timely follow-up and monitoring of market trends.
• Maintain clear communication with team and customers to ensure timely service.
• Participate in ongoing product and process training.

Skills

Sales to contractors & homeowners

Excellent presentation & communication

Strong math skills

Blueprint reading

MS Office proficiency

Tools

20/20 Design Software

Job description

A Carter Lumber Kitchen Design & Sales Representative is responsible for finding sales opportunities and completing sales with contractors, remodelers, and homeowners. This is accomplished by identifying target customers, making calls, visiting job sites and assisting customers in a timely and efficient manner with their projects and related product knowledge. Sales techniques, developing customers, following through with commitments and heavy communication are all components of this position. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to design and sell to contractors and homeowners
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen and bath cabinetry, materials, finishes, and detailing
• Working knowledge of 20/20 and Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to read blueprints
• Can perform detail-oriented tasks in fast-paced working environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Strong math skills, able to calculate price quotes, discounts and percentages
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas both verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

Sales & Relationship Building

• Identifies target customers, increases and maintains market share.
• Collects and keeps up-to-date information on customers’ product use and trends.
• Services contractors by selling building materials and installed sales services.
• Determines appropriate credit program based on customer’s needs.
• Meets and/or exceeds sales and profit goals by following up on sales leads, monitoring market trends and growing the positive reputation of the company.
• Ensures customer satisfaction by assisting with take-offs and communicating scheduling and delivery commitments.

Communication

• Keeps lines of communication open between the team members at the store and customers to ensure that service is accurate and timely.

Knowledge & Training

• Identifies personal growth needs and learning opportunities.
• Completes required orientation and safety training.
• Commits to continued learning on products, packages, procedures and more.

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!