What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen and Bath Salesperson position at Koopman Lumber?
Looking for a new career? Our Kitchen and Bath department is seeking a creative, organized sales driven kitchen designer for our Hudson, MA location. We now have eight locations for kitchens! We offer a flexible schedule with minimal floor time once you are established. Some Saturdays are required. Excellent organization, strong computer skills and a love of this industry will serve you well. We give you the tools to create your own success here. Competitive compensation and benefits. The driven designer will earn six figures.
Here's what our designers have to say about working here at KLC:
"I love working as a Kitchen Designer at Koopman Lumber. The Koopman Family and the management team are amazing and very supportive. We have fun company outings, design meetings and our design team is great".
"I have been with Koopman for over 3 years now and when it comes to a team atmosphere, I have never worked for a place quite like Koopman. I have been in this business for over 44 years and have worked for both custom shops and lumber yards and I have never found such a tight knit group. This doesn't even speak to the attention to detail on training. You will not work for a better company and be part of a better group of kitchen designers-ever! ...and I mean it!"
"If you love a flexible job that allows you to spend time with your family while making great money then this is a great fit for you. Help and support are a phone call or text away."
"I love working here because of the support system and the knowledge that my co-workers and management have to offer. You can feel the change in atmosphere working for a family-owned company vs. a corporate company. There's a good balance between being a salesperson and being a designer. Most importantly I think this is a flexible position."
"Having the autonomy and flexibility to make your schedule work for the clients and yourself. Nice to have a network of designers and support staff who are always willing to help when needed. Satisfaction in knowing you helped make someone's everyday life better in one of the most important rooms in any home. Being compensated fairly."
A minimum of five years experience in this industry with a proficiency in 2020 is required. This is a sales and design position. Your willingness and ability to go out and develop business will play a large part in your success here. We offer strong compensation and a lot of freedom to our team of designers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary responsibility of a kitchen and bath designer is to generate a profit for the company by selling company products and services and meeting the needs of customers.
The salesperson's responsibilities will be accomplished by performing the following duties:
1-maintain most up to date 2020 version and product catalogs in your company supplied laptop
2-maintain an excellent knowledge of products, industry trends and pricing.
3-provide a thorough sales presentation for each customer, including and not limited to: arriving on time for each appointment, determining customer needs, presenting 2020 design and working through any changes in a timely manner. Once complete, create the estimate, collect deposit and order material through vendor, based on client timeline for delivery. Follow our special order procedures and schedule deliveries as needed according to delivery policy.
4-Support the installation process by providing customer and contractor thorough installation plans, elevations and notes. Jobsite visits and conference calls as necessary so the project stays on track.
5-Cooperate with all other Koopman Lumber personnel to ensure a healthy and prosperous working environment. Pitch in as necessary to keep the showroom neat and organized.
6-Work with our outside sales team to build connections with contractors, prospect as needed to build new business. Your thoughtful work will create the referrals you need in this industry to get busy and stay busy.
Sitting, standing, walking in client homes, construction sites and showrooms. Valid driver license required. Proficiency in math and 2020 design software, V13. You must be organized, computer savvy and motivated; we are frequently in Microsoft Office, Outlook and One Drive. Our point of sale software is Bistrack. Occasional travel to vendors for training and team trips.
