Home Depot
HDDC Kitchen Designer
Home Depot, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849
Position Purpose:
The HDDC (Kitchen or Bath) Designer designs creative solutions for lower complexity design projects, typically consisting of a single room or area. Projects include renovations, simple new construction and design updates. The (Kitchen or Bath) Designer assesses customer needs, guides customer decisions, evaluates the scope of the project, integrates information into a design layout, and develops accurate price quotes and provides complete sales presentation for the customer. The (Kitchen or Bath) Designer is responsible for driving sales and building loyalty for The Home Depot Design Center and The Home Depot while delivering an exceptional customer experience. The (Kitchen or Bath) Designer must possess strong communication, teamwork, project management and follow-up skills, and is responsible for managing their projects from inception through sale. They will partner with the Project Manager, ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction possible through completion.
Key Responsibilities:
30% Customer Service
Communicates the design process and the features, advantages and benefits of The Home Depot Design Center product and services to the client
Engages clients by asking open-ended questions to determine the client's needs and the scope of the project
Suggests related items/services that might compliment the client's project needs
Maintains client relationships by working with the appropriate team members and resolving client issues
60% Sales & Project Management
Executes the design process, including client consultations, site visits, creating drawings by hand or with 2020, leading the client presentation and selling the project
Communicates design plans to the 2020 Tech to execute the design
Maintains strong relationships and communication with team members in order to successfully execute the project
Assists with the installation of sold projects by communicating with the Client, Project Expeditor and Project Manager as needed
Assists in the pre-construction meeting and participates in final project walk through with client
Transcribes all necessary information into system to order products, determine size and quantity, etc.
Enters project information to initiate new projects and maintain customer data in the computer system
Stays abreast of daily, weekly, monthly sales reports
10% Self-Development
Seeks knowledge to stay informed of new product lines and services
Routinely develops skills in related areas of expertise
Stays abreast of industry trends, government regulations, textiles and building materials, design terminology and trends
Consistently updates knowledge of other HD companies in order to make recommendations to clients
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
This position reports to the Manager Design.
This position has no direct reports.
Travel Requirements:
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in one or more of the following fields: Project Design, Project Design Sales, Project Design Project Management
3+ years of experience in Design and Retail, Specialty Retail, Outside Sale or Trade experience
Project management including planning and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Ability to stay within a budget, analyzing and drawing conclusions, decisiveness, dispute/conflict resolution, process compliance and customer driven
Ability to work independently and with a team
Ability to read blueprints
Knowledge of space planning, color theory, textile and building materials, design terminology and government regulations
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Sales aptitude including the ability to close the sale, presentation skills, initiative/persistence, adaptability and professionalism
Minimum Education:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred Education:
No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
3
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
None
Certifications:
None
Competencies:
Customer Focus: Keeps the customer as the focal point of activity. Gets the basics right; delivers the day-to-day performance that clients require. Is polite and friendly in customer engagements to drive satisfaction
Drives Results: Delivers on commitments and expectations
Communicates Effectively: Communicates clearly with teammates and supervisors in both verbal and written communications. Uses active listening in understanding message content and point of view
Collaborates: Contributes to the group's efforts and steps forward to help as needed. Seeks input from others
Action Oriented: Identifies new opportunities and areas for improvement. Takes action on tasks and challenges
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. - $0.00 - $0.00
The HDDC (Kitchen or Bath) Designer designs creative solutions for lower complexity design projects, typically consisting of a single room or area. Projects include renovations, simple new construction and design updates. The (Kitchen or Bath) Designer assesses customer needs, guides customer decisions, evaluates the scope of the project, integrates information into a design layout, and develops accurate price quotes and provides complete sales presentation for the customer. The (Kitchen or Bath) Designer is responsible for driving sales and building loyalty for The Home Depot Design Center and The Home Depot while delivering an exceptional customer experience. The (Kitchen or Bath) Designer must possess strong communication, teamwork, project management and follow-up skills, and is responsible for managing their projects from inception through sale. They will partner with the Project Manager, ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction possible through completion.
Key Responsibilities:
30% Customer Service
Communicates the design process and the features, advantages and benefits of The Home Depot Design Center product and services to the client
Engages clients by asking open-ended questions to determine the client's needs and the scope of the project
Suggests related items/services that might compliment the client's project needs
Maintains client relationships by working with the appropriate team members and resolving client issues
60% Sales & Project Management
Executes the design process, including client consultations, site visits, creating drawings by hand or with 2020, leading the client presentation and selling the project
Communicates design plans to the 2020 Tech to execute the design
Maintains strong relationships and communication with team members in order to successfully execute the project
Assists with the installation of sold projects by communicating with the Client, Project Expeditor and Project Manager as needed
Assists in the pre-construction meeting and participates in final project walk through with client
Transcribes all necessary information into system to order products, determine size and quantity, etc.
Enters project information to initiate new projects and maintain customer data in the computer system
Stays abreast of daily, weekly, monthly sales reports
10% Self-Development
Seeks knowledge to stay informed of new product lines and services
Routinely develops skills in related areas of expertise
Stays abreast of industry trends, government regulations, textiles and building materials, design terminology and trends
Consistently updates knowledge of other HD companies in order to make recommendations to clients
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
This position reports to the Manager Design.
This position has no direct reports.
Travel Requirements:
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in one or more of the following fields: Project Design, Project Design Sales, Project Design Project Management
3+ years of experience in Design and Retail, Specialty Retail, Outside Sale or Trade experience
Project management including planning and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Ability to stay within a budget, analyzing and drawing conclusions, decisiveness, dispute/conflict resolution, process compliance and customer driven
Ability to work independently and with a team
Ability to read blueprints
Knowledge of space planning, color theory, textile and building materials, design terminology and government regulations
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Sales aptitude including the ability to close the sale, presentation skills, initiative/persistence, adaptability and professionalism
Minimum Education:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred Education:
No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
3
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
None
Certifications:
None
Competencies:
Customer Focus: Keeps the customer as the focal point of activity. Gets the basics right; delivers the day-to-day performance that clients require. Is polite and friendly in customer engagements to drive satisfaction
Drives Results: Delivers on commitments and expectations
Communicates Effectively: Communicates clearly with teammates and supervisors in both verbal and written communications. Uses active listening in understanding message content and point of view
Collaborates: Contributes to the group's efforts and steps forward to help as needed. Seeks input from others
Action Oriented: Identifies new opportunities and areas for improvement. Takes action on tasks and challenges
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. - $0.00 - $0.00