Benefits: insurance (health, dental, vision, and life), paid time off, retirement plan, company-paid uniforms, team member discount, competitive pay structure, and more

2024 Paid Company Holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas ( December 23, December 24, December 25), New Years Eve, New Years Day

Schedule: Full Time, M-F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, paid holidays

We are seeking a motivated Residential Designer with a passion for people and teamwork to join our Team. The position is people focused, fast paced, rewarding. The Residential Designer’s responsibility is to make sales to all customers, assist the store team to achieve all the store’s annual goals including sales, gross margin percent, gross margin dollars, and expenses. Additional duties will be related to sales and maintenance of the showroom, office, displays, and inventory.

Responsibilities:

• Act as 41 Lumber’s representative and treat all customers and third parties in a courteous and friendly manner
• Be alert to possible sales opportunities and relay them to the Store Manager
• Design layouts for kitchens, bathrooms, and other spaces in homes for cabinetry
• Prepare order documents in a timely manner
• Do take-offs and estimates
• Develop and maintain superior knowledge of all products, vendors, and company procedures
• Develop and maintain a superior knowledge of design software and technology used to design kitchens, baths, and rooms
• Accurately estimate, quote, and sell following company procedures and using available technology
• Make sales calls to job sites, measure spaces for cabinets and design
• Assist customers in yard and warehouse when needed
• Report all customer complaints to the Store Manager
• Assist in developing an effective sales plan for the store that will achieve sales and gross margin goals
• Physically be able to: walk and stand on the job for extended periods of time; frequently bend, squat, reach, lift, carry, push and pull as necessary when stocking merchandise
• Assist with inventory control, weekly cycle counts, and annual physical inventory
• Stock inventory as required and accept deliveries
• Be active in the community; join a builders exchange, service club, or volunteer group
• Participate and attend events (i.e. trade shows, trainings, factory tours, etc.)

Key Qualities and Skills:

• Attention to detail and organization
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Positive attitude
• Integrity and ethics
• Proficient with computer programs and software
• Quick decision making
• Effective communication

Education: Bachelor's degree in architectural or interior design or experience in a similar role

OR

Experience: three years including in home sales, contractor or builder experience, CAD or other designed software, knowledge iof building codes in MI and WI, construction experience or knowledge of residential construction techniques, , AKBD, CKBD,CMKBD, or AIBD certifications a plus

41 Lumber Core Values:

• Ethics
• Respect
• Deliver the “wow” factor
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Embrace change
• Growth and learning
• Balance
• Be passionate and determined
• Be humble
• Have fun!

41 Lumber has been a U.P. family owned since 1925. 41 Lumber aims to be a competitive supplier of quality lumber and building materials while providing exceptional, personalized customer service and cutting-edge technology in the products we carry and in our residential and kitchen & bath design services. Through the science of construction, we help customers make informed product decisions based on the environment in which the product will be used.

We focus on expertise, quality, and personalized customer service.

Our vision is to be the leader in the science of construction and the choice supplier of quality building materials and a partner to professional builders, professional remodelers, general contractors, institutional buyers and dedicated do-it yourselfers.

The phrase that best describes our company: With the science of construction as our north star, we help customers build dreams, one project at a time.

The Residential Designer will help facilitate the company achieve its goals and vision by providing excellent customer service, completing accurate take offs, and working with all Team Members to accomplish the store goals.

Please visit our website for a more complete history about the company www.41lumber.com

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We offer the tools, systems, and training for a motivated individual to achieve success. We support our team with a commitment to quality and integrity that equates to a high-level customer satisfaction.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Design: 3 years (Required)
• Sales: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Iron Mountain, MI 49801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person