Kitchen Design Specialist

Kitchen Design Specialist

Location:

Miami, FL | Employment:
Full-time

Base pay range: $87,215.00/yr - $/yr

Incentive Plan:
Annual Bonus (Incentive Target %: 5%)
Shift: First

• Provides exceptional, personalized service to all EDC clients and visitors, including architects, designers, builders, developers, and retail consumers.
• Conducts in-depth consultations to clients and visitors to understand project requirements and creates detailed appliance specifications and product lists based on architectural plans and client needs.
• Coordinates and participates in joint sales calls with sales and builder teams, focusing on trade engagement and relationship building.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key market influencers—including architects, designers, builders, and remodelers—as well as with design students and educational institutions.
• Drives sales through trade and retail channels by leveraging relationships with Star Partners (Thermador) and other trade professionals, maintaining regular outreach within an approximate 50‑mile radius of the EDC and tracking related KPIs.
• Supports builder team in working with developers and architects to propose brand‑appropriate, cost‑effective solutions for multi‑unit or home projects.
• Collaborates with Builder Team to support architectural and design community outreach, including during pre‑ and post‑sale phases.
• Prepares and delivers compelling product and brand presentations for internal stakeholders, retail clients, and trade audiences.
• Confidently delivers continuing education units to trade, design and architect firms (CEUs), as needed.
• Executes trade‑focused workshops, events, and showroom tours to drive brand awareness and sales performance.
• Interprets blueprints, CAD files, and renderings; is informed on local building/fire codes as related to appliance specification and installation, and kitchen design trends.
• Travels occasionally to visit local trade partners, deliver CEUs, or attend local trade events including NKBA, ASID, etc.
• Reviews and advises on appliance plans for trade partners or dealer display designs, as needed.
• Serves as the subject‑matter expert for technical design, providing guidance and support to EDC staff and clients.
• Actively participates in ongoing product training to maintain deep knowledge of BSH brands (Thermador, Gaggenau, Bosch) and competitive positioning.
• Assists the EDC Manager with daily operations, including opening/closing procedures and showroom upkeep.
• Contributes to the planning, design, and execution of showroom updates, display installations, and renovation projects—ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics and functionality.
• Provides design input on new vignettes, including layout, appliance selection, and visual presentation.
• Supports reporting, administrative tasks, and special projects assigned by the EDC Manager.
• Responds with agility to shifting priorities and evolving business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Kitchen Design or related – Required
• Certification (Certified Kitchen Designer) – Required
• 5–7 Years of Experience in Kitchen Design – Required
• Familiar with commercial and residential design
• Knowledge of household and kitchen environment preferred
• Excellent sales skills and working knowledge of all BSH brands and their competitive positioning
• Strong understanding of interface design and capable of creating detailed designs
• Knowledge of construction and manufacturing standards with connection to design
• Proven track record of excelling in attaining maximum sales results through successful interaction with established customers and prospect development
• Extensive knowledge of the studio market, cabinet manufacturers, custom cabinets, and the cabinet industry in general
• Extensive computer skills in graphic, CAD software, design principles, 3D programs, and hand‑drawing designs
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM
• Must hold or obtain certification for delivery of Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Strong knowledge of building codes and computer‑aided design experience
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office products
• Str…