Design Studio Manager (689)

DRB Homes•Rockville, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

While managing the division design center and providing excellent customer service, this position will work individually with customers as they select interior options and upgrades ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Duties and Responsibilities Manage the division design center Work with new home customers to select all interior finishes such as cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting Responsible for meeting or exceeding revenue sold and margin goals Advise customers on interior design (with respect to color, functionality, budget) Assist in determining market driven standard features and options Create spec home finish and feature schemes Work with Director of Purchasing to price options Manage distribution of design center paperwork or change orders for the field to reflect the customer’s selections Communicate with Sales, Purchasing, Production, and Homeowners as required to successfully execute the homebuilding process Research custom requests with the assistance of the Purchasing Team Meet with vendors as needed to maximize revenue opportunities Other duties as assigned or expected QualificationsKnowledge and Skills Strong creative ability (Background in Interior Design) Excellent presentation skills 3-4 years of selling experience in builder design center or retail design center Strong focus on revenue goals and customer service Well organized and self-directed Strong interpersonal skills with attention to detail Strong computer skills Able to establish priorities and meeting deadlines Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands Must be current with design trends in a variety of styles Must have ability to read and understand architectural/structural plans Education and Work Experience AA or Bachelors’ Degree or certification in interior design or equivalent of three years of experience interior home design; or combination of education and equivalent work experience Prior experience in new home sales or design centers is preferred

Requirements

Strong creative ability (Background in Interior Design)
Excellent presentation skills
3-4 years of selling experience in builder design center or retail design center
Strong focus on revenue goals and customer service
Well organized and self-directed
Strong interpersonal skills with attention to detail
Strong computer skills
Able to establish priorities and meeting deadlines
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
Must be current with design trends in a variety of styles
Must have ability to read and understand architectural/structural plans
AA or Bachelors’ Degree or certification in interior design or equivalent of three years of experience interior home design; or combination of education and equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in new home sales or design centers is preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the division design center
Work with new home customers to select all interior finishes such as cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting
Responsible for meeting or exceeding revenue sold and margin goals
Advise customers on interior design (with respect to color, functionality, budget)
Assist in determining market driven standard features and options
Create spec home finish and feature schemes
Work with Director of Purchasing to price options
Manage distribution of design center paperwork or change orders for the field to reflect the customer’s selections
Communicate with Sales, Purchasing, Production, and Homeowners as required to successfully execute the homebuilding process
Research custom requests with the assistance of the Purchasing Team
Meet with vendors as needed to maximize revenue opportunities
Other duties as assigned or expected