Job Title: Kitchen Design Consultant Location: London Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full-time, permanent About the role: As a Kitchen Design Consultant in the Schmidt Islington retail showroom, you will demonstrate your passion for success and growth at the same time as delivering outstanding customer service, providing a single point of contact with customers. The ideal candidate will be motivated, resilient, have a proven sales background in the kitchen and furniture industry and be a great team player. In return, you will enjoy real career opportunities, an exciting range of benefits, fantastic incentives and a fun environment to work in. This is the ideal role for the right person to further their career in the kitchen & furniture sales industry. About the company: Schmidt is a family-owned company with over 60 years of history, founded by a family of craftsmen who loved both their art and their customers. Thanks to our well-established roots, we have grown into Europe's go-to supplier of bespoke kitchens and furniture solutions. As an independent dealer, Schmidt Islington has been leading the way, providing premium kitchens for four years. Responsibilities: Generate Sales leads and introduce our company, products and processesInspire customers, assisting them to create and visualize their dream kitchen and home living furniture solution project through the sales experienceBecome best in class expert to identify and recommend products that will help your customers achieve their aspirationsAchieve sales and KPI targets in line with expectationsPresenting layout plans, 3D designs and quotesConducting home surveys to fully understand the space in which the project will be fitted and adapt the design accordinglyGenerate Technical Drawings to provide customer based on their design and appliance specificationValidation of plans before and after submitting to productionAttend on-site pre-delivery surveys, fitting visits, templating of worktops and splashback appointments with our sub-contractors as well as signoffs and photography sessions with the customerMaintain and update customers on progress of their project and answer any concerns or questions as a matter of urgencyEnsure all quotations are followed up and leads are managed dailyMaintain awareness of new product development, new initiatives and promotional activityKeep up to date with industry trends and maintain professional knowledge for your customers to be able to sell them new productsParticipate in weekly, monthly and quarterly sales meetings, keeping all required spreadsheets and monitor logs up to date at all timesTake on any additional duties when required along, including showroom set up Skills Required: 3+ years of experience in a sales or similar role (ideally in the kitchen/furniture sector)Negotiation, object handling and closing the sale in a professional mannerDemonstrate excellent attention to detail in all work undertakenExperience with CAD Design softwareComprehensive understanding of Microsoft OfficeEnsure all communication with customers is documented and confirmed in writingStrong time management skills to ensure your time is split between appointments and walk-insAbility to work in a team environment as well as individually Benefits: Generous commission structure22 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)Paid sick leaveOngoing training with Schmidt and suppliersRoom for promotionFriendly work teamOffice located in the bustling and trendy burrow of Islington If you're interested in joining our passionate, hard-working team apply today! Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Kitchen Designer, CAD Technician, Design Graduate, Kitchen Design Consultant, Graduate Designer, Trainee Kitchen Designer, Trainee Operator, Trainee Design Engineer and Interior Design, Sales Manager, Sales Coordinator, Senior Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Sales Coordinator, Sales Team Lead, Business Development Lead, Sales Controller, Direct Sales, Key Sales, Business Developer, Senior Sales, Business Development, Sales Development, Business Development Lead, Senior Sales Manager, Sales Account Manager, Senior Sales Coordinator
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