Design Specialist

WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES

We have amazing Benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Wellness, 401K, Holidays Employee Assistance Program, Vacation Days, Disability, and much more.

WHO WE ARE

The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL has a rich American history. The AMES story goes back to 1774, when Captain John Ames began making America's first shovels. AMES brand is the third oldest consumer brand in the country, and its tools helped build America for more than two hundred years. You can learn more about our history here.

Our business lines include Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools. Our leading global brands are sold to homeowners and professionals involved in new construction, remodeling, and maintenance activities. To learn more about our business lines, visit our website: https://www.homebyames.com/en-us/.

WHO YOU ARE

As the Design Specialist, you will demonstrate a high level of customer service while working with our customers to collaborate and design home organization projects in a timely and professional manner. You will have an eye for spatial, utility, and color scheme design visualization, with excellent product knowledge. Experience and skill in designing ClosetMaid products is a plus. This is an entry level position. Must be willing to learn and be trained. Must be a great communicator who can interact with clients, design closet systems, present ideas, and close the sale. We are focused on exceptional customer service and attention to detail. You can visit 17squares to learn more about the design tool used.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Our ClosetMaid world headquarters in Ocala is a 600,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and office facility.

We will provide all the equipment needed to be successful in your job.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist Builders in creating upgrade solutions by creating builder books based on their requirements.
• Prepare status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals.
• Be trained in both consumer and pro building division product design.
• Assist with clients request to understand their storage needs and preferences.
• Design custom closet systems using our software.
• Provide estimates and proposals for custom closet systems.
• Ensure high-quality workmanship and attention to detail.
• Provide exceptional customer service and communication throughout the design process.
• Maintain an organized work environment.
• Follow company policies and procedures related to design and customer service.

REQUIREMENTS

• A High School Diploma or GED is a must. Trade school degree in design preferred.
• 1-2 years of interior design support and visualization experience preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of sales experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
• Able to perform basic math functions and calculate dimensions, and amounts.
• Stay current on design trends.
• Proficiency in technology and ability to understand software.
• Sales and Design Software skills, a plus (Salesforce, LiveStorage, Read Blueprints, CAD).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of construction materials and techniques.
• Experience in closet or interior design service is a plus.

Compensation: $17.00/hr

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen, type and use a mouse. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

The Ames Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.