Kitchen Designer

For more than 30 years Manhattan Center for Kitchen +Bath (MCKB), located in Manhattan New York, has been Manhattan’s Premier Kitchen, Bath and Home Renovation Center. MCKB has a beautiful showroom also serving as home for Drimmers Appliances, and its own in-house construction company- SGC Construction. MCKB sets the standard for luxury Kitchen, Bath and Home Renovation designs and installation. We are seeking an expert level designer and sales professional. The applicant will work in a retail environment with customers, designers, and builders to assist with the sales, design and product selection process. The Applicant must also possess an extensive knowledge of the products they represent and the ability to serve their client’s needs.

Essential Job Duties

 Greet potential clients to the design center showroom, assess clients' needs and assist the customer with product selection and order appropriate materials and quantities for the projects.

 Perform automated design capability within stock and semi-custom product categories.

 Conduct bid and prep proposal functions.

 Order project materials

 Act as the liaison between the customer, materials vendors, and subcontractors

 Maintain current knowledge of daily and monthly sales and their relationship to margin goals.

 Understand all aspects of customer billing cycle.

 Must possess 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, 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.

 Maintain a clean, neat, professional looking showroom.

 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.

 Other duties as assigned by management

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

 Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and selling cabinetry projects

 Minimum of 5 years creating designs with 20/20 software, AUTOCAD, CAD or Architect Design

 Proficiency with Microsoft Office

 Sales skills and project management experience preferred.

 Minimum experience required— 5 years of Kitchen & Bath industry experience.

 Special skills required—

 Salesmanship

 Excellent verbal communication skills and design presentation skills.

 Special knowledge required-

 Advanced knowledge of kitchen and bathroom design,

 General knowledge in all aspects of design and construction and of building materials.

 Physical demands include sitting for extended periods of time, standing and walking, bending or stooping, lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary and commission: negotiable, Medical Insurance available

The Urban Kitchen LLC- DBA Manhattan Center for Kitchen+Bath, is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Design: 7 years (Required)
• Sales: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10010 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10010: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person