Design Center Consultant

About the role

Agape is looking for an organized and detail-oriented person with an eye for design to assist our clients in selecting their interior and exterior finishes within budget and in a timely manner and documenting their choices. Must have residential construction knowledge. If you have coordinated selections for new home buyers, this job may be a great fit!

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform selections meetings with homeowners
• Assist with choosing all interior and exterior finishes (conscious of client's budget and style for best outcome)
• Meet with clients both in our on-site Design Center and at local vendor showrooms
• Complete detailed Selections Sheet within specified timeframe for construction schedule
• Be persuasive and confident – get clients to make decisions!
• Follow the budget, appropriately specifying & pricing materials including upgrades
• Ability to sell additional interior design services a plus

Requirements

• Knowledgeable about housing industry products: cabinets, tops, flooring, tile, appliances, lights, plumbing fixtures, siding, etc.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and 2020 cabinet layouts
• Understand allowances and can work within a budget
• Passionate about design and can assemble a pleasing color palette
• Must be organized and detail‑oriented
• Understand basic construction techniques
• Ability to render designs freehand or using a software rendering program (e.g., Chief Architect, Revit, Sketch Up) – a plus
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills
• Thorough, professional and good at documentation
• Have a sense of urgency, able to meet deadlines, like to complete a project

Benefits

• Excellent Health, Dental, Vision and Disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Simple IRA with company match
• Weekends off – great work / life balance
• Mileage and phone reimbursement

Pay

$20 - $24 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time, in-office position
• Weekends off – great work / life balance