The Company:
My client is recognized in the Southwest for its exclusive homes, with a reputation for luxurious specification and premium quality. They specialise in the construction of outstanding individual homes in idyllic settings within the South West.
The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Coordinator to join their growing team. As Design Co-Ordinator you will meet every buyer at reservation stage to discuss the property in finer detail using architectural and M&E plans. You will also be responsible for upselling extra items including flooring, furniture and fixtures. Ideally but not essential you will be able to design and coordinate fitted furniture within each development plot.
Responsibilities:
Kitchens/Worktops/Wardrobes
- Liaise with supplier on design and budget.
- Develop relationships, understanding of products and to be up to date with current market trends.
- Liaise with technical and construction departments on layouts & M&E layouts etc.
- Ultimately sign off designs with colour choices.
Interior finishes
- Liaise with suppliers on product lines and to be up to date with current market trends
- Negotiate pricing and development relationship and understanding of products
Customer liaison
- Promote the company to the customer and enrich the sales journey
- Meet with every customer to discuss choices/options/inclusions/amendments
- Run through detailed drawings with customer including M&E and AV
- Discuss technical options insofar as M&E and construction limitations
- Liaise with contractors in providing quotes for extras
- Provide and collate quotes for customers
- Organise trades and materials for client extras including admin for variation orders etc.
- Promote Post Completion extras through continuing customer relations and customer care
team
- General interior design and specification input, especially kitchen and bathroom design
- Generate alternative and additional upgrade opportunities
Skills
- All Microsoft packages
- Design flair
- People person
- Experienced working with customers
- A good understanding of the construction process