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