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Design Center Manager

Design Center Manager

DRB GroupCharleston, SC, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

JOB PURPOSE :

While managing the Charleston division design center and providing excellent customer service, this position will work individually with customers as they select interior options and upgrades

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage the division design center
  • Work with new home customers to select all interior finishes such as cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting
  • Responsible for meeting or exceeding revenue sold and margin goals
  • Advise customers on interior design (with respect to color, functionality, budget)
  • Assist in determining market driven standard features and options
  • Create spec home finish and feature schemes
  • Work with Director of Purchasing to price options
  • Manage distribution of design center paperwork or change orders for the field to reflect the customer’s selections
  • Communicate with Sales, Purchasing, Production, and Homeowners as required to successfully execute the homebuilding process
  • Research custom requests with the assistance of the Purchasing Team
  • Meet with vendors as needed to maximize revenue opportunities
  • Other duties as assigned or expected

QUALIFICATIONS : Knowledge and Skills

  • Strong creative ability (Background in Interior Design)
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • 3-4 years of selling experience in builder design center or retail design center
  • Strong focus on revenue goals and customer service
  • Well organized and self-directed
  • Strong interpersonal skills with attention to detail
  • Strong computer skills
  • Able to establish priorities and meeting deadlines
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
  • Must be current with design trends in a variety of styles
  • Must have ability to read and understand architectural / structural plans

    • Education and Work Experience

  • AA or Bachelors’ Degree or certification in interior design or equivalent of three years of experience interior home design; or combination of education and equivalent work experience
  • Prior experience in new home sales or design centers is preferred