Kitchen Design Specialist

About the role

The Kitchen Design Specialist (KDS) plays a critical role in driving brand preference and appliance specification for Gaggenau, Thermador, and Bosch by fostering strong relationships with architects, designers, developers, and retail clients through presentations and relationship building. Reporting to the Experience & Design Center (EDC) Manager, this position bridges technical design expertise with a client-focused approach to deliver tailored appliance solutions that align with both brand standards and project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Foster strong relationships with architects, designers, developers, and retail clients through presentations and relationship building.
• Support in-showroom experiences and business development through outreach to architectural and design firms and other trade professionals.
• Support builder team in proposing brand-appropriate, cost-effective solutions for multi-unit or home projects.
• Deliver compelling product and brand presentations for internal stakeholders, retail clients, and trade audiences.
• Interpret blueprints, CAD files, and renderings; inform on local building/fire codes as related to appliance specification and installation, and kitchen design trends.
• Participate in trade-focused workshops, events, and showroom tours to drive brand awareness and sales performance.
• Support reporting, administrative tasks, and special projects assigned by the EDC Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Kitchen Design or related) – Required
• Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) – Required
• 5-7 Years of Experience (Kitchen Design (CKD)) – Required
• Must hold or obtain certification for delivery of Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Strong knowledge of building codes and computer aided design experience
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail skills and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work extended hours and some weekends

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the studio market, cabinet manufactures, custom cabinets and the cabinet industry in general
• Extensive computer knowledge of graphic, CAD software, design principles, 3D program, ability to hand draw designs
• Knowledge of construction and manufacturing standards with connection to design
• Proven track record of ability to excel in attaining maximum sales results through successful interaction with established customers and the development of new prospects

Skills

• Excellent sales skills and working knowledge of all BSH brands and their relationship to competitive brands available in the appliance industry
• Good understanding of Interface Design and capable of making detailed designs
• Strong knowledge of product training and competitive positioning

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA) participation
• Wellness Plan that allows participating employees to earn lower medical care premiums
• 401(k) Retirement Plan starting on the first day of the calendar month following 30 days of service
• Two weeks of paid vacation for all non-temporary status new hires below Director level positions
• Unlimited paid vacation for all Director and above level positions
• The greater of (a) 40 hours of paid sick leave or (b) state or local minimum requirements for paid leave (Non-Production Line)
• 40 hours of paid personal leave (Production Line)
• 12 days of paid holidays per year (max 8 hours paid per day)
• Adoption Reimbursement Program, Perks at Work, and BSH Employee Purchase Program
• BSH provides ongoing product training, uniforms, computer tablet, cell phone and a company vehicle for eligible positions

Pay & Schedule

The pay range posted for this position is based on the location noted in the posting title. Exact compensation offered may vary based on your specific skillset and work location. If the position is bonus or incentive eligible then the payments range from 0% to 200% of target with details laid out within the plan document.