Commercial Design Specialist

Job Purpose

The Commercial Design Specialist is responsible for creating project designs, drawings, presentations, and timeline schedules for the Contract Division at Furnitureland South. This role includes preparing project quotations, entering approved projects into the Contract System, and coordinating the installation process. The Commercial Design Specialist also leads the division's support team.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Interface with Sales staff for preliminary project requirements and identification of sales services that are needed for each opportunity.
• Attend and participate in weekly team meetings, collaboration meetings, and client meetings.
• Engage with clients in a professional and personable manner while gaining project requirements and identification of their needs.
• Provide furniture drawings, plan and 3-D; specifications, finishes, validations, installation drawings and BOM breakdown for Contract Sales and client review.
• Attend vendor training, updates and any continuing education opportunities.
• Collect all sign off paperwork (quotes, drawings, etc) and file it in the electronic project file.
• Assist in projects installations : Attending weekly installation meetings with the team to discuss projected billing and scheduling of the installations.
• Complete punch lists, warranty orders and service calls to ensure communication to clients occurs in a timely manner.
• Complete time sheets and other administrative responsibilities.
• Occasional client site visits will be required, alone or with the team.
• Responsible for maintenance of design library materials and finishes.
• Assist with updates and layout of the Contract Showroom.
• Must have the ability to work quickly and accurately while avoiding errors.
• Onsite position.

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Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a step stool as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education And Experience

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