Kitchen & Bath Designer

US LBM•Fletcher, NC

13d

About The Position

Founded in 1972, GBS operates locations in North and South Carolina, including its custom millwork division, distributing specialty building products to customers in the Carolinas and parts of Georgia. . A Brief Overview The Kitchen and Bath Designer will work in a retail environment with customers and builders to assist with the design and product selection process. This position will also follow up with customers and builders to ensure the job is completed in a timely manner. The Kitchen & Bath Designer must also posses an extensive knowledge of the products they represent and the ability to serve their client's needs. This position will also solicit new accounts and make job site visits. What you will do Solicit new accounts, conduct job site visits, and prospect for new projects Greet clients to the design center, assess clients needs and assist the customer with product selection and order appropriate materials and quantities for the projects Conduct pre-construction site inspections and measurements Perform automated design capability within stock and semi custom product categories Conduct bid and prep proposal functions Order project materials Arrange project schedules, sub contractor schedules and material deliveries Act as the liaison between the customer, materials vendors and subcontractors Review assigned accounts to ensure payments and credits are processed in an accurate and timely manner Maintain current knowledge of daily and monthly sales and their relationship to margin goals Understand all aspects of customer billing cycle, cash vs. credit, and how to figure and process a deposit by having a thorough knowledge of the paperwork flow and distribution process Must posses the necessary knowledge to be able to explain the differences in cabinet lines to customers Have a broad knowledge of all other items sold, various countertop products, cultured marble, sinks, faucets, etc. Basic knowledge of cabinet design software, order entry of industry related software, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel Maintain an active file of new and existing customers Insure all vendor literature is maintained and presented or stored in a clean, neat fashion Coordinate the delivery to contractor-remodeler customers on an as needed basis Maintain a clean, neat, professional looking show room Participate in semi-annual inventory Know the pricing multipliers and current lead times for all cabinet lines, countertop fabricators, and all miscellaneous products available Understand the receiving process and the paperwork associated with the process. Call vendors to follow up on any backordered items Know the warranty policies of all items sold. Be able to order such items when requested by customer. Complies with Company’s attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance. Required For All Jobs Perform other duties as assigned. Comply with all policies and standards. Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.

Requirements

3-7 years of Kitchen & Bath industry experience required.
Advanced computer-aided drafting skills, salesmanship, good verbal communication skills and design presentation skills.
Advanced knowledge of kitchen and bathroom design, general knowledge in all aspects of design and construction and of building materials
Maintain a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of sales activity required.

Nice To Haves

60 hours of NKBA professional development programming or equivalent technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Solicit new accounts, conduct job site visits, and prospect for new projects
Greet clients to the design center, assess clients needs and assist the customer with product selection and order appropriate materials and quantities for the projects
Conduct pre-construction site inspections and measurements
Perform automated design capability within stock and semi custom product categories
Conduct bid and prep proposal functions
Order project materials
Arrange project schedules, sub contractor schedules and material deliveries
Act as the liaison between the customer, materials vendors and subcontractors
Review assigned accounts to ensure payments and credits are processed in an accurate and timely manner
Maintain current knowledge of daily and monthly sales and their relationship to margin goals
Understand all aspects of customer billing cycle, cash vs. credit, and how to figure and process a deposit by having a thorough knowledge of the paperwork flow and distribution process
Must posses the necessary knowledge to be able to explain the differences in cabinet lines to customers
Have a broad knowledge of all other items sold, various countertop products, cultured marble, sinks, faucets, etc.
Basic knowledge of cabinet design software, order entry of industry related software, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Maintain an active file of new and existing customers
Insure all vendor literature is maintained and presented or stored in a clean, neat fashion
Coordinate the delivery to contractor-remodeler customers on an as needed basis
Maintain a clean, neat, professional looking show room
Participate in semi-annual inventory
Know the pricing multipliers and current lead times for all cabinet lines, countertop fabricators, and all miscellaneous products available
Understand the receiving process and the paperwork associated with the process.
Call vendors to follow up on any backordered items
Know the warranty policies of all items sold.
Be able to order such items when requested by customer.
Complies with Company’s attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.