Kitchen & Bath Designer

US LBM•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

Scott's Lumber, a division of US LBM, provides a wide range of building materials to construction professionals, combining the advantages of our national scale with the excellent service levels, expertise, entrepreneurial culture and customer relationships of our local brand. As a people-first company, passionate about continuous improvement, US LBM is proud to provide our associates access to the resources, training and developmental opportunities to empower them to succeed today, while growing professionally and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow. . A Brief Overview The Kitchen & 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 possess 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.

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
Broad knowledge of all other items sold, various countertop products, cultured marble, sinks, faucets, etc.
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.
Maintain an active file of new and existing customers.
Ensure 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.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of pricing multipliers and lead times for all cabinet lines, countertop fabricators, and related products.
Understand the receiving process and the paperwork associated with the process.
Call vendors to follow up on any backordered items.
Maintain a thorough understanding of warranty policies for all products sold and process customer warranty orders as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Adhere to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.
Participate in and complete assigned trainings.