OVERVIEW OF DUTIES:

The Kitchen/Bath Designer is responsible for producing the design, cabinet configuration, product specification, and the marketing of cabinets, hardware, plumbing fixtures and other products handled by our Hudson Street Design Showrooms for our consumer, contractor, and designer clients. All showroom sales producers are expected to maintain minimum levels of sales and gross profit volumes as established by management.

In addition to this overview of job duties, other assignments or job duties may be required.

SPECIFIC AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Must be familiar with kitchen and bath design trends – and able to incorporate them into attractive and efficient room layouts.

2. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office applications and computerized point of sale operations. Must be able to determine appropriate product specifications and accurately input those specifications and pricing into our company computer system.

3. Must be familiar with design programs and vendor pricing systems and understand the general characteristics of competitive pricing in our local marketplace in order to effectively close sales to a wide variety of clientele.

4. Must be familiar with the wide variety of products and product lines in use today in the Kitchen/Bath industry.

5. Contact prospective customers by telephone and in person on a regular basis to solicit new business. Achieve monthly and quarterly customer prospecting objectives. Utilize Microsoft Dynamic or equivalent Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.

6. Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with all established customers in an effort to not only preserve but continually expand current levels of business sales volume.

7. Achieve at least a specified minimum sales volume and gross profit margin as established by management.

8. Complete product quotations to customers in an expeditious and accurate manner.

9. Process purchase orders and invoices in an expeditious and accurate manner.

10. Support the operation of HSD as needed, performing any and all sales tasks required by the HSD Showroom Manager.

11. Knowledgeable in building products and standard construction practices to assist and advise customers as requested.

12. Proficient in the use of all manufacturers design and pricing software used at HLC.

13. Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings to review current sales activity, new or potential prospects and new products.

14. Strive to improve and enhance personal selling skills through outside training, professional development books, videos, seminars and all in-house programs.

15. Attend vendor training and facility visits as needed to obtain sufficient product knowledge to sell and support all products on display in the showroom.

16. Attend training programs and receive certification from recognized organizations in areas of building materials, construction practices, sales, marketing and service.

17. Work in a safety conscious manner at all times. Follow all safety regulations and security guidelines. Actively contribute to work safety and security.

18. Maintain a safe, clean and pleasant work environment.

POSITION TRAITS
1. Ownership – One simple way to make a difference is to do any job you tackle the best it can be done. Take personal pride in your results and understand that they are a reflection of you.

2. Team Player- Have the skills to work together with your coworkers unselfishly and for the common good.

3. Attention to Detail / Accuracy – Our products and our work can be complex. Errors and omissions can be extremely costly to our customers (and us). Pay close attention to everything that you do and minimize mistakes.

4. Documentation Expert – Much of what we produce and sell are critical parts of a legally-binding contract. Understand all of the documents that are necessary to inform and protect our customer and our company.

5. Business Acumen – is keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good/expected outcome.

6. Behaviors include:
Dress – You are a professional, so dress like one.

Meet & Greet – Be outgoing, enthusiastic, and gracious to all.

Positive Attitude – No one wants to do business with a skeptic or a curmudgeon. Be upbeat! Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.

Polite – Being polite in the workplace and following proper workplace etiquette is a must.

7. Accessible – Always be available to your customers. Always leave instructions on your whereabouts and time of return.

8. Responsive – Even when you don’t have an answer, always respond to all inquiries on the same day that you received them.

9. Honest & Truthful – There are no alternatives to the truth. If a mistake has been made, then admit it. If a problem has occurred, then explain it and solve it.

10. Problem Solver – That’s why customers come to us. Take the time to underst

POSITION REPORTS TO:
HSD Showroom Manager

OVERVIEW OF DUTIES:
The Sales Consultant is responsible for generating sales at Hudson Street Design by establishing, developing, enhancing and expanding customer relationships.

In addition to this overview of job duties, other assignments or job duties may be required.

SPECIFIC AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES, LISTED IN ORDER OF PRIORITY:
1. Contact prospective customers by telephone and in person on a regular basis to solicit new business.

2. Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with all established customers in an effort to not only maintain but continually expand current levels of business.

3. Achieve at least a specified minimum sales volume and gross profit margin as established by management.

4. Complete product quotations to customers in an expeditious and accurate manner.

5. Process purchase orders and invoices in an expeditious and accurate manner.

6. Support the operation of HSD as needed, performing any and all sales tasks required by the HSD Showroom Manager.

7. Knowledgeable in building products and standard construction practices to assist and advise customers as requested.

8. Proficient in the use of all manufacturers design and pricing software used at HLC.

9. Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings to review current sales activity, new or potential prospects and new products.

10. Strive to improve and enhance personal selling skills through outside training, professional development books, videos, seminars and all in-house programs.

11. Attend vendor training and facility visits as needed to obtain sufficient product knowledge to sell and support all products on display in the showroom.

12. Attend training programs and receive certification from recognized organizations in areas of building materials, construction practices, sales, marketing and service.

13. Work in a safety conscious manner at all times. Follow all safety regulations and security guidelines. Actively contribute to work safety and security.

14. Maintain a safe, clean and pleasant work environment.

POSITION TRAITS
1. Ownership – One simple way to make a difference is to do any job you tackle the best it can be done. Take personal pride in your results and understand that they are a reflection of you.

2. Team Player- Have the skills to work together with your coworkers unselfishly and for the common good.

3. Attention to Detail / Accuracy – Our products and our work can be complex. Errors and omissions can be extremely costly to our customers (and us). Pay close attention to everything that you do and minimize mistakes.

4. Documentation Expert – Much of what we produce and sell are critical parts of a legally-binding contract. Understand all of the documents that are necessary to inform and protect our customer and our company.

5. Business Acumen – is keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good/expected outcome.

6. Behaviors include:
Dress – You are a professional, so dress like one.

Meet & Greet – Be outgoing, enthusiastic, and gracious to all.

Positive Attitude – No one wants to do business with a skeptic or a curmudgeon. Be upbeat! Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.

Polite – Being polite in the workplace and following proper workplace etiquette is a must.

7. Accessible – Always be available to your customers. Always leave instructions on your whereabouts and time of return.

8. Responsive – Even when you don’t have an answer, always respond to all inquiries on the same day that you received them.

9. Honest & Truthful – There are no alternatives to the truth. If a mistake has been made, then admit it. If a problem has occurred, then explain it and solve it.

10. Problem Solver – That’s why customers come to us. Take the time to understand a customer’s challenge before embarking on a cure.

11. Product Expert – HLC stands above our competitors because we are constantly striving to improve our levels of expertise and always in search of finer quality and higher value products for our customers.

12. Connector – Understand the value of trusted relationships and constantly strive to expand your relationships. There are few greater gifts than sharing your connections with others.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
1. High School Diploma and some college level coursework.

2. Minimum 2 years experience in wholesale or retail building material sales.

3. Valid California Driver’s License

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB:
1. Ability to understand and communicate written and spoken information and ideas.

2. Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

3. Type 20 words per minute and use a mouse or other pointing device.

4. Ability to lift, carry and maneuver goods that may weigh 50 pounds, utilizing additional per