Kitchen and Bath Designer

American Woodmark partners with major home centers, builders, and dealers to bring homeowners' visions to life. The Kitchen and Bath Designer supports the sales process by preparing layouts and quotes while managing customer files to profitably sell kitchen and bath cabinets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare layouts, quotes, and bids for sales staff by creating simple to moderate designs
• Focus on salability of designs and option and upgrade packages that focus on increasing take per unit
• Be able to convert or amend existing design plans/templates to varying dimensions
• Manage contract expiration dates and files
• Implement all price increases by updating and processing all paperwork to maintain margins
• Monitor SAM 24 pricing report to minimize lost revenue
• Effectively manage project deadlines and budget constraints
• Master intermediate level of 2020 design skills
• Remain current on all AWC product changes and introductions
• Build effective business relationships with customer purchasing managers and design center personnel
• Assist in resolving day to day problems with field and operations, Sales Reps and customer purchasing managers
• Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned
• Additional responsibilities include preparation and review of kitchen cabinet layouts and designs for function, aesthetics and cost; blueprint reading; and preparation of daily and monthly reports
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Typically, this position does not have supervisory responsibilities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

• 1-3 years Minimum of 1 to 3 years of kitchen and bath experience - Required
• Familiar with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word and Excel
• Skills in computer assisted design software, knowledge of 2020 software preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Technical aptitude and ability to understand the construction business
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of the selling process and bid preparation
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret business reports, technical drawings, and customer specifications. Communicate effectively with customers, builders, and internal teams to resolve issues and ensure project alignment
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform calculations related to measurements, design specifications, and material quantities
• Reasoning Ability: Strong analytical and decision-making skills to manage multiple priorities and resolve complex project or customer challenges
• High School Diploma or GED Formal technical design training from trade school or program; Undergraduate degree in design, business or related field or relative experience - Required
• Skills in computer assisted design software, knowledge of 2020 software preferred

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