Business Development Manager

**About You**:
You love relationship building, design and sales and are looking for an opportunity to test your expertise. At **KAD** ( **Kitchen Art Design** and Skidmore Group (parent company)), we love challenging the status quo and are anchored by 70 years of experience coupled with building great teams and brands. If your calling is to make the world more beautiful one home at a time, we’ve got the challenge for you

We are on the hunt for an experienced **Business Development Manager** with at least three years of professional experience building relationships and sales. We are looking for some show & tell where you’ve inspired clients, have managed the complete sales process, with some impressive results to back it up.

**Your Background**:

- You have 3+ years’ experience in Sales (Kitchen Industry/Construction Industry/Design preferred, but not required)
- You have the ability to easily build long lasting client relationships
- You love learning personally and professionally and you seek to always improve and better yourself
- You can see the bigger picture at 30,000 feet and can zero in on the details without getting stuck
- You’re personable and know how and when to turn on your networking skills
- You desire to work in a fast-paced team and drive change with multiple projects that contribute to the greater good of the team and organization
- You have a track record of excellent relationship management and proven results
- You are a technology titan and love learning new systems and processes
- You have the willingness to learn and live the organizational values

**What you will do**:

- Build meaningful relationships with Builders, Contractors, Designers and Homeowners
- Assist in creating beauty from designs and add value through the design process
- Exceed customer expectations in showroom/on-site presentations
- Business Development through research, prospecting, events, etc.
- Build and maintain a book of business, through prospecting, networking, etc.
- Delight the customer through a full cycle of interaction (first contact, design stage, sale, project installation and completion)
- Deliver our customer’s vision through knowledgeable consultation throughout the entire process
- Review files for completeness of information and correct discrepancies
- Produce accurate estimates of submitted projects
- Communicate with site and production staff with regards to installation and design requirements
- Maintain accurate CRM data
- Assist relevant parties in troubleshooting any issues pertaining to an order
- Schedule appointments and meetings with clients and potential clients
- Identify industry trends and communicate findings to the team
- Report to the Vice President on (weekly/monthly/quarterly) sales results
- Stay up to date with new products/services and new pricing/payment plans
- Attend industry networking events when applicable

**Requirements**:

- Proven work experience as a Business Development Manager or similar hunting role
- Hands-on experience with multiple sales techniques (including cold calls, networking, events, etc.)
- Track record of achieving sales quotas
- Experience with CRM software (e.g. Salesforce)
- Familiarity with MS Excel (analyzing spreadsheets and charts)
- Understanding of sales performance metrics
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Valid Drivers License
- Insured Roadworthy Vehicle

About **KAD**:
**Kitchen Art Design** is an established provider of custom cabinetry servicing the Greater
Vancouver Area with our production facility located in Cloverdale and 2 retail locations in
Richmond and Coquitlam. With over 30 years of experience, the talented in-house design consultants provide in-depth experience and knowledge of the industry and are committed to achieving the visions for the company. Kitchen Art Design is now ready to increase market share and develop a path to becoming one of the most preferred kitchen cabinet companies in

**Salary**: From $40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Coquitlam, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location