Designer

Meeks Lumber & Hardware, a Division of US LBM, We're all about teamwork! All positions are hands-on and we band together when necessary.

We support each other! We have local and corporate team members to help you along the way and partner on projects as appropriate.

We are a relaxed atmosphere. This is not a suit-and-tie environment.

We care about our communities. USLBM, our divisions and associates are committed to contributing to the communities where we live and work.

We work hard! We are a continuous improvement-driven organization and we are focused on keeping organized and on task.

We're built on safety. We provide a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees. Our employees go home in the same condition they came to work.

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.

Pay Range : $23.00 - $25.00 / hour plus commission

Essential Job Duties :

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.

Other duties as assigned by management

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Minimum education required- 60 hours of NKBA professional development programming and or equivalent technical degree preferred.

Minimum experience required- 3-7 years of Kitchen & Bath industry experience Special skills required- Advanced computer-aided drafting skills, salesmanship, good 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

Maintain a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of sales activity.

Physical demands include sitting for extended periods of time, standing and walking, bending or stooping, lifting up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Meeks Lumber & Hardware, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC 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.