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Kohler Signature a Studio41 owned company seeks a highly motivated individual to join the professional design team of an expanding, dynamic home design and improvement company. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a wide array of relationships that span from walk-in retail traffic to key trade industry clients. 

The design sales consultant at Kohler Signature (Studio41) is an in-store position that requires showroom coverage during store hours. The Design Sales Consultant is results driven and responsible for driving top-line sales through the consistent achievement of personal sales targets and goals set by leadership. This position is focused on the development of relationships with trade professionals and homeowners through the creation/development of a book of business with a focus on high impact activities and interactions with current and potential clients.

The desired candidates must be a motivated self-starter, a person who can envision success and apply themselves toward achieving their goals. Strong product knowledge and an understanding of the plumbing installation process are essential, from a relatively simple stock product project to a complete house remodel.

Specific Responsibilities

• Leverage Salesforce to manage customer relationships, interactions, leads and opportunities to demonstrate an accurate pipeline.
• Develop new relationships and business for Kohler to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Conduct daily follow up with customers, quotes and leads to generate and close business.
• Engage in strategic outreach to develop and grow the client base.
• Network with the professional trade through involvement in associations, meetings and events; including in-store events.

• Daily showroom coverage in-store, handling trade accounts and walk-in customers.
• Timely follow up and follow through on customer bids and orders. Keep customers informed and oversee order processing until product has been delivered to the customer’s satisfaction.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in plumbing, hardware, flooring or cabinets sales and successful project completion, with the ability to demonstrate design skills, verbal skills, and written skills
• Account management experience with trade professionals and track record of sales performance and ability to grow customer base
• Retail experience
• Luxury design experience
• Bachelor’s degree desired.

Studio41/ Climate Guard Windows & Doors is a Chicago based luxury kitchen, bath and window showroom with one location in Scottsdale, AZ. Our talented design associates specialize in kitchen and bath plumbing fixtures, cabinetry, decorative hardware, window treatments, tile and windows.