For more than 165 years, Gilcrest/Jewett has been known as Iowa's "home building headquarters" and operates six retail yard locations, along with a truss and component plant, serving the Des Moines, Iowa City and Cedar Rapids metropolitan areas.A Brief OverviewThe Kitchen and Bath Designer will work in a retail environment with customers and builders to assist with the design and product selection process. This position will also follow up with customers and builders to ensure the job is completed in a timely manner. The Kitchen & Bath Designer must also posses an extensive knowledge of the products they represent and the ability to serve their client's needs. This position will also solicit new accounts and make job site visits.What you will doSolicit new accounts, conduct job site visits, and prospect for new projectsGreet clients to the design center, assess clients needs and assist the customer with product selection and order appropriate materials and quantities for the projectsConduct pre-construction site inspections and measurementsPerform automated design capability within stock and semi custom product categoriesConduct bid and prep proposal functionsOrder project materialsArrange project schedules, sub contractor schedules and material deliveriesAct as the liaison between the customer, materials vendors and subcontractorsReview assigned accounts to ensure payments and credits are processed in an accurate and timely mannerMaintain current knowledge of daily and monthly sales and their relationship to margin goalsUnderstand all aspects of customer billing cycle, cash vs. credit, and how to figure and process a deposit by having a thorough knowledge of the paperwork flow and distribution processMust posses the necessary knowledge to be able to explain the differences in cabinet lines to customersHave a broad knowledge of all other items sold, various countertop products, cultured marble, sinks, faucets, etc.Basic knowledge of cabinet design software, order entry of industry related software, Microsoft Outlook, Word and ExcelMaintain an active file of new and existing customersInsure all vendor literature is maintained and presented or stored in a clean, neat fashionCoordinate the delivery to contractor-remodeler customers on an as needed basisMaintain a clean, neat, professional looking show roomParticipate in semi-annual inventoryKnow the pricing multipliers and current lead times for all cabinet lines, countertop fabricators, and all miscellaneous products availableUnderstand the receiving process and the paperwork associated with the process. Call vendors to follow up on any backordered itemsKnow the warranty policies of all items sold. Be able to order such items when requested by customer.Complies with Company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.Education Qualifications60 hours of NKBA professional development programming or equivalent technical degree preferred.Experience Qualifications3-7 years of Kitchen & Bath industry experience required.Skills and AbilitiesAdvanced computer-aided drafting skills, salesmanship, good verbal communication skills and design presentation skills.Advanced knowledge of kitchen and bathroom design, general knowledge in all aspects of design and construction and of building materialsLicenses and CertificationsMaintain a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of sales activity required.Gilcrest Jewett , a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.