Laings Inverurie
Kitchen Designer
What we are looking for
An experienced designer, passionate about design to join our teams of designers; you need a strong sense of style, with your finger on the pulse for the latest design trends to inspire your clients.
A professional, articulate and well-motivated individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills, you will be experienced in either kitchen & bedroom design with a proven track record in sales and passionate about delivering a first class customer experience
Working within our multi-award winning showroom, we are looking for you to bring a strong design history and a portfolio of stunning designs to display your talent and passion.
Essential Skills
Design experience (at least 2 years)
Work on own initiative to meet sales targets
A people person with excellent communication skills, able to engage with customers and negotiate
Travel…
Although based at our showroom in Inverurie, near Aberdeen, you’ll have the chance to visit our product manufacturers around Europe to see exactly how our products are made – something that will help you make lots of great contacts with suppliers.
What is the designer’s role?
The key role of our designers is to provide a comprehensive service designing a new kitchen & bedroom for our customers using our luxury products.
Duties and Responsibilities would include:
Representing the business in our outstanding, national award winning showroom as a target-driven designer.
Building a rapport with customers and creating their dream design within their expected budget.
Working in conjunction with our surveyors and suppliers to develop a functional and design led solution using CAD software. Using these tools to provide the customer with an inspiring end design that is unique to them.
Providing your customer with a presentation of your design, allowing them to visualize their new room and giving them an initial quote and then working through any variations in product, design and price to complete the Customer journey to their new room.
You’ll also have the privileged opportunity to work closely with leading supplier brands in the industry including German Kitchen manufacturers, NEFF, Siemens & many more.
To apply you must include a covering letter with your application explaining why this role interests you and what you can bring to the business.
We would also like to see three of your most recent designs submitted as part of your application.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Free parking
discounted gym membership
On-site parking
Store discount
Schedule:
Alternative weekends
Supplemental pay types:
Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
Inverurie: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Are you able to work every second weekend?
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Commission pay
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking
Work Location: In person
