Senior Kitchen Designer Job at Boston Building Resources, Roxbury Crossing, MA

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  • Boston Building Resources
  • Roxbury Crossing, MA

Job Description


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Description

Don’t just make a living — make a difference! by working at Boston Building Resources, you will help people keep their homes in good repair, advance environmental sustainability, contribute to the success of a local social enterprise, and build your knowledge about home improvement.

Boston Building Resources (BBR), a consumer co-op established in 1978, sells new building materials to its members and the general public. Kitchens are a core line of business for BBR and over the years we have built a strong reputation for kitchen design with homeowners, architects, designers and contractors. We design and sell stylish, on-trend, functional kitchens and are committed to exceptional customer service.

We have a strong repeat and referrals business, the result of our customer-centric design process and strong attention to detail. As a consumer co-op, we are a source of honest, unbiased information, and are dedicated to empowering our members to make the most informed decisions possible. We provide education on product options, design advice, and work to guide our members through the process with care and attention to detail.

Position Overview

The Senior Kitchen Designer at Boston Building Resources will meet with customers (homeowners, architects, builders and designers) to assess needs, create designs and cost estimates, complete sales, place orders, and communicate with all stakeholders to successfully deliver projects. This is a full-time, exempt position. The role is based at our location in Roxbury Crossing. Occasional site visits as well as teaching workshops on kitchen design are required.

The position reports to the President of BBR and works closely with another kitchen designer and BBR staff to ensure all customer needs are met.

Essential Functions

  • Meet with customers (members) to understand their needs and budgets
  • Design kitchens on 20/20 software
  • Prepare drawings (floor plans, elevations and perspectives)
  • Price, sell and order cabinets, counters and related products
  • Become thoroughly familiar with all of BBR’s cabinet and countertop offerings and answer customer questions about the products
  • Arrange deliveries and collect payments for cabinet and counter orders.
  • Assist with maintaining cabinet displays and samples
  • Coordinate between customers and vendors, including creating and maintaining details and drawings specific for each job
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Proficiency with 20/20 design software, Microsoft Office Suite, and general computing skills
  • Anticipate installation details and potential problems in the design phase
  • Understand residential construction techniques, building materials and construction drawings, including knowledge of cabinet construction, appliance specifications, and plumbing & electrical components of kitchens
  • Experience noting details on drawings calling attention to important details for the installer.
  • Precision in pricing and ordering
  • Willingness to ask questions
  • Enthusiastic, service-oriented attitude, customer priority with a demonstrated history of reliability while working collaboratively as a team member.
  • Ability to effectively manage several tasks with poise
  • Four years (minimum) experience in kitchen design
  • Ability to work the occasional Saturday
  • Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Salary and Benefits

Boston Building Resources offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical & dental insurance, vacation, sick and personal time, as well as the option to participate in our 401(k) plan.

More About Boston Building Resources

Boston Building Resources includes a consumer co-op and a nonprofit Reuse Center.

The Co-op sells new materials, including semicustom cabinetry with kitchen design services, windows, doors, energy-conservation products, environmentally friendly products, and hard-to-find specialty items. As a consumer cooperative, the business focuses on quality and service over profit.

The Reuse Center takes in donations of good-quality used and surplus building materials and sells them at steeply discounted prices. Additional discounts are offered to those who meet income guidelines. Reusable materials are spared from the landfill and sold at prices everyone can afford.

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to email your resume and a cover letter. 

Boston Building Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity among our employees and customers, and we strive to create an inclusive, thriving workplace that values each member of our team.

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Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Local area, Saturday,

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