What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Designer position at Kitchen Advantage?
We are a leading kitchen design and remodeling firm. Our projects blend innovative design, premium materials, and exceptional craftsmanship to create bespoke kitchen spaces that exceed client expectations. We are seeking a top-tier Kitchen Designer & Sales Specialist who can bring an established client base and drive business growth while delivering stunning, high-end kitchen designs using 20/20 design software.
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Designer with a proven track record in sales and a focus on high-end residential kitchen projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong network of clients and industry connections, enabling them to bring new business to the company. Using 20/20 design software, the designer will create luxurious, functional kitchen designs tailored to affluent homeowners, while also driving sales through relationship-building and exceptional customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design custom, high-end kitchens using 20/20 design software, ensuring designs align with client needs, budgets, and aesthetic preferences.
- Develop detailed design plans, renderings, and presentations to showcase concepts to clients.
- Actively generate new business by leveraging an existing client network, industry contacts, and referrals to secure projects.
- Manage the full sales cycle, from initial consultation and needs assessment to closing deals and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their vision, lifestyle, and requirements, translating them into innovative, high-end kitchen designs.
- Work with premium materials (e.g., natural stone, exotic woods, high-end cabinetry) and integrate luxury appliances and smart home features.
- Coordinate with project managers, installers, and other trades to ensure designs are executed flawlessly.
- Stay updated on luxury kitchen design trends, materials, and technologies to provide cutting-edge solutions.
- Maintain strong client relationships to foster repeat business and referrals.
- Prepare accurate project estimates, proposals, and contracts, ensuring alignment with client budgets and company profitability goals.
- Meet or exceed sales targets by actively pursuing leads and closing high-value projects.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in kitchen design, with a focus on high-end or luxury residential projects.
- Proven sales experience with a demonstrated ability to bring in new business and maintain a strong client network.
- Expertise in using 20/20 design software to create detailed kitchen designs and renderings.
- Strong understanding of high-end materials, cabinetry, countertops, and luxury appliances.
- Exceptional sales and negotiation skills, with a track record of closing high-value projects.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with affluent clients, architects, builders, and interior designers.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey design concepts and secure client buy-in.
- Knowledge of current trends in luxury kitchen design, including smart home integration and sustainable materials.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to generate business and exceed sales goals.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- What is the average cost of the kitchens that you have sold?
- How many kitchens do you think you can sell via your network in the first year of working? What do you expect the average cost on the kitchens you sell?
- Have you ever done your own outreach to sell a kitchen? What was your most effective method of getting a sale?
Experience:
- Kitchen Designer: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- North Haven, CT 06473 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000 - $195,000