Residential Interior Design Selection Specialist

Star Lumber & Supply Co.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, 401(K), paid H

Job summary

Star Lumber & Supply Co., Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking a New Home Selection Designer to help new home customers select tile, flooring, countertops and related products that fit their design aesthetic and budget.

You will read blueprints, prepare selection sheets, provide price estimates, and coordinate with estimators and installers to ensure timely installation and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in design or design-related sales.
• Aptitude to communicate effectively.
• Organized with strong time-management skills.
• Proficient in math for on-the-spot calculations during design appointments.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and web-based applications.
• Must be available to work showroom hours, M-F 8a-6p.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist new home customers with product selections and design concepts for floors, walls and countertops.
• Read blueprints and interpret plans.
• Quote estimated pricing during selections.
• Set expectations about bidding timelines, product performance and installation standards.
• Fill out and review selection sheets for accuracy.
• Create diagrams communicating homeowner vision to estimators and installers.
• Contact homeowners for overage approvals.
• Maintain showroom merchandising standards.
• Update pricing on samples and reorganize showroom floor.
• Collaborate with the New Construction team to support the overall process.

Skills

Design & sales

Communication

Time management

Mathematics

Critical thinking

Education

Interior Design degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Web-based apps

Job description

Star Lumber & Supply Co., Inc. delivers confidence through our products and our people. We are seeking a New Home Selection Designer to join our team!

Do you have an eye for design? Then we want you...

We are looking for a selection designer to help new home customers select tile, flooring, countertops, and other products to meet their design aesthetic, while meeting their budget and project needs. In addition to design this role facilitates various parts of the process from estimating through installation.

A Day in the Showroom Looks Like:

• Assist new home customers with product selections and design concepts for their floors, wall tile and countertops.
• Read through and interpret blueprints.
• Quote estimated pricing during the selection appointment.
• Set appropriate expectations about bidding timeline, product performance and installation standards.
• Fill out and review selection sheet for accuracy and completeness.
• Complete accurate diagrams that communicate the homeowner’s vision to the estimators and installers.
• Contact homeowners for overage approval.
• Maintain merchandising standards for the showroom
• Update pricing on samples and assist with putting new samples on the floor and reorganization of showroom floor.
• Collaborate with New Construction team to support the overall process.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in design or design related sales.
• Aptitude to communicate effectively.
• Organized with the ability to manage one’s time and tasks.
• Proficient in math, with the ability make various calculations during design appointments.
• Aptitude to think critically and problem solve.
• Proficient in various software applications including Microsoft Excel, Outlook and web based applications.
• Must be available to work during showroom hours, M-F 8a-6p.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Experience

• Interior Design degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the building process
• Experience with flooring products

• Star offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(K), paid holidays, PTO and more

All offers are contingent upon successfully completing pre-employment testing, including: background check, drug and alcohol screen and applicable fitness test.

STAR LUMBER & SUPPLY CO., INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.