Product Sales Specialist

Job Title: Sales Designer - CabinetsReports to: Studio ManagerHours: Full time

Position Purpose: Create innovative design solutions for new construction and remodel projects focused primarily in the kitchen and bath. Plan the functional aspects and the visual look of kitchen spaces including the color, cabinets, countertops, back splashes and floor coverings. Use your skills to determine a client's project goals, prepare final plans, close the sale and create a project timeline.

Core Role Expectations:

Professionally represent Standale Home Studio.Actively pursue high character, high trust, and high performance personally, corporately, and in all aspects of the position.Invite others to help you grow through living authentically with nothing to prove, nothing to lose and nothing to hide.Demonstrate and promote integrity, respect, teamwork and a strong work ethic.Be flexible and work a schedule that includes occasional evening and weekend hours.Go the extra mile to delight and exceed the customer experience.

Primary Role Expectations:

Introduce and sell all Standale's offerings, products & services.Generate, grow & maintain Builder, Commercial & Retail business for Standale Home Studio.Exceed sales goals as set by Standale Home Studio.Responsible for work accuracy including clearly communicating project status (both positive and negative) to the appropriate people along with your team members.Follow-up on all aspects of the design process including quote, order, install, and post install to ensure customer expectations are met.Able to time manage to ensure deadlines and project completion dates are met.High level of accuracy in both project design and administrative process.Attend scheduled department and store-wide meetings.Participate in continuous improvement activity involving policies, processes and procedures.Attend builder events and networking opportunities.Work retail hours on the sales floor, including some Saturday's.Be a team player by treating your co-workers with respect and assisting their customers if needed.Stay current on design trends including attending annual training events.

Qualifications:

Experienced in 20/20 and other design software (3 years+)Positive and friendly demeanor toward every customer and coworkerStrong communication skills - verbal and writtenAwareness and interest of the cabinet kitchen and bath industrySelf-starter, quick learner, team player

Physical Requirements:

Perform the position's physical functions with mobility and ease

PURPOSE

Manages sales, supply chain and sales support activities related to an assigned product or product line, including inventory, purchasing, delivering, and service in order to maximize revenues and profitability, especially in relation to competitor products. Conducts comparative analysis against competitors and provides strategic planning of product direction and features.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages assigned product or product line to ensure maximizing financial goals set by senior management. Tracks product line performance against competitors while keeping current on industry trends and new product development.Plans and manages sales efforts; oversees or initiates optimum purchasing schedule.Visits customers on job sites to initiate sales and provide technical and customer support.Develops short and long-range product line strategy plans including sales and profitability objectives and analysis of performance.Monitors inventory and coordinates purchase and receipt in addition to arranging for service, warranty activity and delivery.Develops and delivers product presentations and training to sales force and customers.Works closely with Logistics, Marketing, Purchasing and other support groups to optimize sales initiatives for assigned products or product lines.Analyzes consumer trends, channel dynamics and strategies that help maximize competitive edge in the marketplace.Drives value-added sales process, manages complex proposals and ensures highest level of customer satisfaction by interfacing with vendors and Probuild Holdings business units to ensure a seamless experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Five (5) years product sales experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES

Working knowledge of business-to-business sellingAdvanced knowledge of products or product linesStrong knowledge of construction industryHigh level of self-motivationAbility to think strategically, forecast and drive salesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent presentation, negotiating, and influencing skillsAbility to use tact and skill in dealing with other staff, management and vendorsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITYThe 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.

Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations.Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.Work is performed on both company and customer sites and involves driving to customer locations.Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations, equipment noise and dust.Frequent travel by car will be required.