Kitchen Design & Sales Representative

Carter Lumber Company; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military friendly

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company in Traverse City, MI is seeking a Kitchen Design & Sales Representative to identify sales opportunities, engage contractors, remodelers and homeowners, and close orders with solid product knowledge. You will design, quote and present cabinetry options and manage customer communication to ensure satisfaction.

The role involves visiting job sites, performing take-offs, developing relationships, and following through on quotes and deliveries.

Qualifications

• Experience selling to contractors and homeowners.
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen cabinetry, materials, finishes, and detailing.
• Working knowledge of 20/20 and Microsoft Office programs.
• Blueprint reading ability.
• Detail-oriented in fast-paced environments.
• Flexible schedule including weekends/holidays.
• Strong math skills for quotes, discounts and percentages.
• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifies target customers and grows market share.
• Collects and updates information on customers and trends.
• Services contractors by selling building materials and installed sales services.
• Determines appropriate credit programs based on customer needs.
• Meets/exceeds sales and profit goals through follow-up on leads and market monitoring.
• Ensures customer satisfaction by coordinating quotes, scheduling and delivery commitments.

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!