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Interior Designer, Cabinet Design and Sales


Company : Modern Builders Supply


Location : Columbus, OH


Created : 2024-06-29


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity with significant growth potential?Join Team MBS - a progressive Midwest Building Products Distributor!MBS Interiors was born from a need to provide interior design solutions for homeowners, contractors and remodeling customers of Modern Builders Supply nearly twenty five years ago.Our parent company, Modern Builders Supply Inc., was founded in 1944 as a distributor of building materials to remodelers and builders. While our focus was, in the beginning, primarily on exterior building products, it became clear there was a need for MBS to expand into INTERIOR products.Now MBS Interiors is one of the strongest kitchen distributors in the Midwest, but we do more than just kitchens. We provide our customers with a complete design solution from space planning, cabinetry design and appliance selection to flooring options and plumbing collections.Today, MBS has branches in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. In all, there are 27 locations across 5 states making MBS the premier distributor in the Midwest.ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYPrimary ObjectiveDeliver unique design solutions, owning each project from concept to completion.Essential Functions of PositionQualify client based on client's wants, needs, desires and investment dollars availableDiscuss and identify clients design styleCreate design solutions, plans, quotes and purchase ordersAccurately check designs and ordersDiscuss product details and expectationsEstablish, develop and maintain business relationships with existing and prospective customersSupply management with written and/or oral report on customer needs, problems, interest, competitive activities and potential new products and servicesKeep abreast of product knowledge, market conditions, and competitive activities through research and consulting with market individualsPerform other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of:Company policies, procedures, and overall mission and visionSales, construction and designInterior products and cabinetry constructionComputer programs - 20/20 Design, Excel, Word, PowerPointSkilled in:Interpersonal communications that allow for effective qualification of prospective clientsActive listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, asking appropriate questions and not interrupting at inappropriate timesEfficient problem-solvingTime management, organization and written communicationCustomer service - manages difficult client/customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service, responds to requests for service and assistance and meets commitmentsAnalyzing data and situations accurately with a strong attention to detail in order to develop the proper course of action needed to be takenAbility to:Build trusting clients relationships and effectively communicate throughout the design/sales processRead blue prints and field measureHandle client product questions and walk them through the remodel and new construction processProspect new clients with telephone calls and appointmentsPrioritize, accurately multi-task and adhere to any deadlines setDrive and close salesKeep up with design trends and product updatesResearch sources for developing prospective customers and for information to determine their potentialAnalyze the market potential and determine value of existing and prospective customers' value to organizationCreate and manage a customer value plan for existing customers highlighting profile, share and value opportunitiesPlan and organize personal sales strategy by maximizing the Return on Time Investment for the territoryLearn in a fast paced and friendly environmentOther Characteristics:Minimum 3 years of experience in cabinet designMinimum 5 years of customer service and sales experiencePosition DetailsCompetitive Salary with Bonus OpportunitiesHours per Week - 40+Benefits:Paid weekly via direct depositMedical, dental, vision, disability insurance, and life insurance401k with Company matchPaid vacation, personal time, holidaysEmployee discountCompany issued cell phoneHours: M-F 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, periodic Saturdays from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM during peak business