Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops is hiring: DESIGN ASSISTANT in Boston

For over 36 years, Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops has been serving developers, construction contractors, architects, and property management professions with a team specifically dedicated to the unique needs of the construction market. We build products to your specifications, within budget, and on time to meet the customer’s deadlines.

Over 90% of the products we sell are manufactured or fabricated at our factory in Norwood, Massachusetts. This competitive advantage gives us the ability to react quickly to change orders and adjust to the schedules. We also represent several other major U.S. cabinet manufacturers and provide HUD and HUD Severe Use products.

We maintain Five showrooms conveniently located in Norwood, Watertown, Dorchester, Natick, and Wakefield.

Be a part of this proven fast-growing company in the Greater Boston area

We offer a competitive wage and benefits such as paid vacation/holiday time.

Work hours are Monday -- Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Responsibilities

· Work with sales personnel to design and develop kitchen layouts within the parameters of the clients’ space and budget.

. Provide inside support to our ever growing team .

· Develop pricing for quotation and orders of cabinets, countertops, and hardware.

· Verify order information by review of vendor acknowledgments.

· Differentiate between various vendors in terms of construction, features, options, flexibility, pricing, and lead-time.

· Communicate with contractors and/or homeowners on an as-need basis.

· Effectively perform clerical duties as required

· Keep product samples organized and available.

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications

· Detail-oriented, with the ability to interpret project and plan specifications.

· Knowledge of appliance specifications and integration into kitchen design.

· Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with contractors and homeowners.

· Ability to adjust quickly to new or changing assignments, processes, and personnel

· Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Internet, and AutoCAD

· Knowledge of the kitchen design process.

· 20-20 Experience is a plus