Trainee Designer - Farnham Common, United Kingdom - Simon Acres Recruitment

Simon Acres Recruitment

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Farnham Common, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Simon Acres Recruitment are seeking a Junior/Trainee Designer for a family run company in Buckinghamshire with the view to grow into a full-time Designer after training has been completed. This role is designed to give you a feel for the various aspects of the business with the overall aim to become a full-time Kitchen, Bedroom and Home Office Sales Designer.

Your duties will include:

Conduct site surveys, take accurate and detailed measuring. Take a full briefing to include budget indication, keeping notes as appropriate
Visit clients by appointment generated by the showroom
Produce accurate estimates and visually attractive designs
Administrative attention to detail with accurate sales paperwork, ready to order
Maintain up to date product knowledge
Liaise with suppliers as required
Provide showroom support
Flexible working hours including evenings as required
Generate new lead
Accurate pricing of jobs to achieve required margin
Communicate directly with fitters during installation

General Responsibilities

Maintaining a professional appearance and positive attitude to customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
Assisting with keeping all areas of the premises immaculate in terms of general maintenance and cleaning.
To promote the business and increase turnover, efficiency and profitability.
Assisting with other duties as required.

Key Skills Required for this role

Communication with staff and clients
Punctuality
Good Organisation/schedule management

Calmness

Keeping cool
Seeing the whole/bigger picture

Leadership

Taking control of a situation be a negotiator and influencer
Finding a solution, not dwelling on the problem
Technical Knowledge

Requirements:

Sales Driven/Orientated
Trustworthy
Organised
Good telephone Manner
Proactive
Work well in a team.
Ambitious
Enthusiastic
Presentable

Training
(On the job & Manufacturers Training Courses)

Experience
Proficient computer skills

Microsoft

Full Time Position

Full Clean Driving License with own vehicle required.

Monday -Saturday (with a day off during the week)

9:00am - 5:00pm

£18-23K Basic + Commission on Sales following training.

**Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the employment agency in relation to this vacancy.