Design Sales Specialist

PURPOSEUnder general supervision serves as the professional point of contact for specialty product customers by working with clients to coordinate and create design projects including Kitchen and Bath Millwork etc. renovations and remodels by evaluating scope of projects integrating information into design layout and resolving DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESActively engages in selling company products and services. Consults with customers to determine project requirements by preparing information regarding design specifications materials and estimated plan layout as requested by customer utilizing blueprints or initiate and control specialty orders: purchases coordinates freight production delivery and proper customer the purchase of needed materials and add-on with marketing department on implementation of marketing and merchandising all available market sources for leads and building trends to insure maximum market sales calls in the field to measure sell follow-up etc. as part of providing exceptional customer with purchasing department and/or appropriate buyers on special orders including creation of purchase and provides project management reports on a weekly basis for store regional and corporate conduct in-store workshops and and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety duties may be RESPONSIBILITIESThis job has no supervisory REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and two (2) years drafting architectural design or CAD application experience; or equivalent experience and educationCOMPETENCIESAbility to think strategically forecast and drive salesExcellent customer service skills sales experience in design/project developmentStrong project management skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to use knowledge of drafting architectural design or CAD applications Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) programWORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITYThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 travel by car may be FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerWe are committed to equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate based upon race religion (including religious dress and grooming practices) color sex/gender (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) sex stereotype gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information/characteristics marital status/registered domestic partner status age (40 and above) sexual orientation military or veteran status and any other basis protected by federal state or local law or ordinance or compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource please call or email: Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.