Design Consultant Job at Archadeck in Southport

Design Consultant

We are Archadeck Outdoor Living, North America's leading designer and builder of outdoor living spaces such as decks, porches, sunrooms, hardscape patios, and shade structures. We seek professionals with established expertise in residential design and the ability to identify customer's requirements and design and sell our custom building solutions. Previous sales experience is a plus, but strong interpersonal communication skills are required, as well as excellent customer service skills and a strong work ethic and ability to follow our documented processes.

Position Overview

As a Design Consultant you are primarily responsible for all sales activities including consultative selling and recommending various solutions to prospects and clients to satisfy their needs.

Responsibilities

• Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients to satisfy their needs
• Ensure that each client receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, maintaining solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service
• Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from franchise's marketing activities and self-generated marketing activities
• Actively pursue self-generating leads by participating in local trade organizations, trade alliances with industry-related products / services, and relationships with local architects
• Anticipate and participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events
• Identify, qualify sales prospects, contact, and follow through to close per the company's documented sales process
• Prepare presentations, proposals, and sales contracts
• Develop and maintain current product knowledge of the deck, porch, and outdoor living product categories
• Establish and maintain current client and potential client database list
• Develop annual business plan in conjunction with the Business Owner which will focus the Design Consultant on meeting or exceeding sales quota
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes

Qualifications

Founded in 1980, Archadeck Outdoor Living is North America's largest designer and builder of custom decks, screened porches, patios, sunrooms, outdoor living rooms, outdoor kitchens and other outdoor living structures. We have built over 135,000 structures and we are focused on design and quality of every project, from beginning to end. Everything from our custom designs and high-quality materials to our proven building process and superior warranties ensures a professional and stress-free experience for our clients.