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Sales Designer
Salary £28 - £30k basic plus commission
40 hours per week 0800-1630hrs Monday to Friday some out of hours flexibility is required to meet customer needs
28 days holiday
Location: Tyseley, B11 2EX
Driving Licence essential
Are you an experienced Salesperson/designer working within the KBB Industry looking for a new challenge?
Choice Interiors are a dynamic bespoke joinery company with over 35 years experience and a reputation for Quality & Excellence across multiple sectors to include luxury residential, hospitality, Public sector, Heritage & much more.
We have a new opportunity for a full-time, permanent Sales Designer to join our growing team based at our production facilities in Tyseley, Birmingham.
If you have a quality mindset, take pride in your work, and enjoy being involved in unique and prestigious projects then this is an excellent opportunity for you where you can make a real difference and be rewarded for your success.
With 75% of our furniture being installed into new builds or extensions, we require a true project manager that has the ability to see the job through from initial enquiry, through the building and installation stage, right through to handover and beyond - ensuring that our renowned customer service is delivered at all times.
As we work from a relatively small factory showroom and do not have the showroom or display facilities of our closest rivals, you will (at times) be required to sell based upon the combination of your knowledge and our provenance and product. You can be safe (and proud) in the knowledge that all our furniture is made and painted here, on site, where we have used the same techniques and in some cases machinery for nearly 40 years.
The ideal candidate will be highly competent in using CAD software (PRO 100 and/or Fusion would be hugely beneficial) with experience in bespoke projects/designs. A knowledge of cabinet making, or certainly a basic understanding of the individual components (and materials) of furniture would be beneficial.
The Role
Use your industry experience and knowledge to provide detailed, creative, and timely estimates for client projects, including where possible - cost, material, work, and time estimates. Focus is on overall Project management to always ensure overall customer satisfaction from inception to completion.
Maintain existing sub-contractor relationships and continuously aid us to seek out new clients, opportunities, cost savings and to maximise profitability while minimising any potential risk to the Company.
Main Duties / Responsibilities:
CLIENT SERVICE FOCUSED WITH A FLEXIBLE AND PROACTIVE APPROACH TO WORK.
Analyse Client Drawings/Architects plans
Prepare detailed Designs inc. supplementary documentation and data.
Researching previous jobs/lay outs to maximise opportunity.
Visiting Client Home/Site to gain more detailed information.
Liaising/updating Client at all times.
Input relevant data into Designs.
Keep existing projects up to date inc. revisions, amendments, and new cost estimates.
Keeping detailed records of all changes and communicating same to Client, particularly any financial implications.
You shall maintain a proper record of prospective customers that you are working with and the dates on which introductions were made along with dates of meetings / site surveys / quotations etc that you had with the prospective customer. This will be recorded and updated within our CRM system.
Working in close proximity with internal and external Suppliers. Maintain relationships with current Sub Contractors, keeping an open sales-minded attitude.
Issue BoQs to Purchasing in a timely manner.
Setting on Fitters to the Design/lay outs.
Plan and prioritise workload to balance several proposals and meet deadlines.
Pipeline updates and reporting.
Work on Site to help with development, innovation, and creativity on Client projects.
Person Specification:
Relevant Technical Drawing Certifications / Qualification
Min 5 years Industry Experience
Highly competent in using CAD software
Demonstrable track record of exceptional customer service
High degree of attention to detail
Highly organised / strong time management and prioritisation
Problem solving/troubleshooting.
First class communication, both verbal and in writing.
Teamwork, relationship building and influencing.
Commercial (Industry Specific) awareness
Numeracy/Literacy
Negotiation/Closing
Methodical (and consistent) approach to work
Flexibility
Member of relevant professional body would be advantageous.
If you feel this role looks right for you, its time to get your application started. Please apply through this advert with an up-to-date CV and covering letter stating why you feel you are suitable for the role along with your salary requirements.
Please do find out more about us at choiceinteriorsltd.co.uk
Deadline for applications: Monday 20th January 2025
(although applications will be reviewed as they come in)
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
