Northeast Suburban Chicagoland - EmploymentDesign
In Search of a Sales/Designer/Estimator!
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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Northeast Suburban Chicagoland has been recognized as the
#1 Bath & Kitchen Remodeler in Illinois!*
• 2019 Rating from Build Magazine.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responding to and following up on all inquiries from prospective customers
- Qualifying all prospective customers
- Utilizing DreamMaker 7-Step Sales System
- Attending all client meetings required to complete the sale
- Creating short and long term annual sales goals
- Completing the project estimate at the company-determined GPM
- Designing projects using computer software and/or hand sketches to prepare creative project designs
- Attending staff home shows and other marketing events
- Collecting and completing DreamMaker Design/Build Retainer
- Tracking all client information and lead follow-up by hand or software
- Responsible for showroom staffing
- Taking “Before” and “After” pictures as required
- Obtaining quotes from all trade contractors and suppliers to prepare the estimate
- Providing clear and detailed definition of scope of work to customer and staff through proposals
- Pricing all Change Orders when necessary and giving to Lead Carpenter to have signed by customer and collecting funds
- Assisting the homeowner in all product selection
- Preparing and completing all contract documents
- Reviewing all PO’s for accuracy before ordering and ensuring they are countersigned by vendor
- Completing jobsite checklist
- Scheduling Sales/Production hand-off (pre-construction)
- Scheduling pre-job walk thru with client and Lead Carpenter
- Following up with the homeowner during construction
- Meeting with customer after project to present warranty packet and asking for critique on how project went and referrals
- Asking for and obtaining referrals
- Completing any thank-you letters and follow-up correspondence
- Submitting entries for design awards at regular intervals
- Preparing and managing marketing budget
- Following the DreamMaker Code of Values
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, sales or related field equivalent work experience, 5-10 years in related field and position
- Minimum of two years of selling in the Kitchen and Bath Industry
- Experience working with residential trade contractors (plumbing , electrical, HVAC, carpentry, countertops, drywall, tile and flooring)
- Extensive sales background
- Understanding of construction basics
- Basic computer skills in MS Office applications
- Design software experience with 20/20 or equivalent is a must
Other Qualifications:
- Exceptional customer relations skills
- Internal and external customer service focus
- Ability to communicate and work in a productive team environment
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize by highly profitable actions
- Effective and creative use of problem solving skills
- Must be self-motivated
- Goal setting to measure performance