Design Sales Specialist

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to serve as the professional point of contact for specialty product customers by coordinating and creating design projects including Kitchen and Bath, Millwork, renovations, and remodels. This involves consulting with customers to determine project requirements, designing plan layouts, initiating and controlling specialty orders, and managing project management reports.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Actively engages in selling company products and services.
• Consults with customers to determine project requirements by preparing information regarding design, specifications, materials, and estimated costs.
• Designs plan layout as requested by customer, utilizing blueprints or sketches.
• Makes sales calls in the field to measure, sell, follow-up, etc. as part of providing exceptional customer service.
• Works with marketing department on implementation of marketing and merchandising programs.
• Makes sales calls in the field to measure, sell, follow-up, etc. as part of providing exceptional customer service.
• Coordinates the purchase of needed materials and add-on sales.
• Works with purchasing department and/or appropriate buyers on special orders including creation of purchase orders.
• Prepares and provides project management reports on a weekly basis for store, regional and corporate management.
• May conduct in-store workshops and seminars.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Two (2) years drafting, architectural design or CAD application experience

Competencies

• Ability to think strategically, forecast and drive sales
• Excellent customer service skills, sales experience in design/project development
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use knowledge of drafting, architectural design or CAD applications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program

Work Environment / Physical Activity

• Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds
• Minimal travel by car may be required

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate based upon race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or regulation. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening. At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people-first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day. At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com. Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening. Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.