Kitchen Designer

POSITION:Kitchen Designer

The Kitchen Designer position here at Carr Home is a very interesting position. It encompasses several experiences and skills from carpentry to interior design. Carpenters tend to make successful Kitchen Designers because they understand the concept of accurate measurements, symmetry, aesthetics, functionality, and cabinet fit. Interior designers tend to make successful Kitchen Designers because they understand symmetry, aesthetics, and functionality too. We need someone who has a strong work ethic, a burning desire to grow with the business, and will make the effort to build relationships with customers and trade professionals. This person needs to have great potential for managing and growing with us. So, if you are looking for a new career in a small but growing company with a great team please reach out and APPLY!

Job Duties Include:

·         Greet customers in the showroom, review the offerings, options, ideas, and pricing to the customer to gauge specific interest in cabinet functionality, design, aesthetics, budget as well as any countertop requests and needs.

·          Learn the kitchen cabinet options available from our primary vendors, keep up to date with new offerings and options.

·         Visit project location to measure and photograph project site, take relevant notes on the customer’s project including wish lists and various pricing requests.

·          Design the customer’s kitchen in “2020” software program to generate design layout, concepts, price list and pricing.

·         Develop complete quote including materials and labor.

·         Present the project to the customer, review options, pricing, production timing, etc.... If agreed, collect payment.

·         Order materials required.

·         Coordinate installation (if necessary) with customer.

·          On Kitchen delivery day meet the delivery truck at the site to ensure accuracy.

·         Perform other relevant duties when needed.

·         Producing “Extra Work Orders” as required and collecting client progress payments.

·         Providing client “nurturing” and installation follow-up.

 Requirements:

·          High School Diploma.

·          Active listening skills.

·         Strong customer service skills.

·         Ability to navigate design software (2020).

·         Ability to navigate basic office software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).

·         Produce layouts through applicable design software (2020, etc.)

·         Ability to take accurate measurements on site and record (training provided).

·         Maintain accurate and detailed project/meeting notes and drawings.

·         Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.

·         Responsible for own order entries, contract agreements, delivery schedules, and follow-up

• Must possess a positive attitude and willingness to work hard.
• Must be willing to work on Saturdays.

·         Pass a background check, physical and drug screening.

·          Clean driving record.

We offer a competitive base salary plus sales commission. Group health benefits available.