Design Consultant

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Design Consultant

Company: SUPERIOR CABINETS

Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Sales & Design Operations

Date Posted: June 24, 2026

Experience Level: Entry-Level to Junior (0-2 years)

Remote Status: On-site

🚀 Role Summary

• Drive revenue growth through expert kitchen design and consultative sales to a diverse client base, including retail customers, renovators, and small home builders.

• Manage the end-to-end client engagement lifecycle, from initial prospecting and design conceptualization to order fulfillment and post-installation support.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, operations, manufacturing, and installation teams to ensure seamless project execution and client satisfaction.

• Leverage design software and technical knowledge to create compelling, functional, and aesthetically pleasing kitchen solutions that meet client needs and project specifications.

• Actively prospect for new business opportunities and cultivate long-term client relationships to expand the company's market reach and revenue streams.

📝 Enhancement Note: This role, while titled "Design Consultant," has significant operational responsibilities in order management, site measurement, and installation inspection, indicating a strong blend of sales, design, and operational execution within a GTM (Go-To-Market) framework. The emphasis on collaboration with operations and manufacturing highlights its position within the broader operational ecosystem.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Sales:

  • Promote and sell Superior Cabinets' products and services to a diverse clientele, including retail customers, renovators, and small home builders.
  • Develop and nurture leads through proactive prospecting and business development initiatives.
  • Conduct client consultations to thoroughly understand their needs, preferences, and project scope.

• Kitchen Design & Visualization:

  • Create custom, one-of-a-kind kitchen designs that align with client vision, functional requirements, and budgetary constraints.
  • Utilize industry-leading design software (e.g., 2020 Design Technologies, AutoCAD) to produce detailed plans, renderings, and material specifications.
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant building codes and industry standards.

• Order Management & Project Execution:

  • Accurately manage the order process from initial quote generation through to confirmation and placement with manufacturing.
  • Coordinate with the operations and manufacturing teams to ensure timely and accurate production of custom cabinetry.
  • Schedule and conduct on-site measurements and site "mark outs" to verify dimensions and project feasibility.

• Customer Support & Installation Oversight:

  • Provide ongoing customer support throughout the design and installation process, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.

  • Conduct site inspections of installations to ensure quality, adherence to design specifications, and client satisfaction.

  • Collaborate with the installation team to facilitate smooth project completion.

📝 Enhancement Note: The responsibilities clearly outline a GTM role with a strong operational component. The inclusion of "Order management," "Measure – Mark outs of sites," and "Inspections of installations" points to a need for process adherence, accuracy, and quality control, which are core to operations.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education:

• A degree or diploma from an accredited interior design or architecture program is considered a strong asset.

• Working knowledge of building codes and compliance issues is essential for ensuring design integrity and safety. Experience:

• Minimum of one year of experience specifically in kitchen design and sales.

• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple client accounts and projects concurrently. Required Skills:

• Design Software Proficiency: Expertise in design software such as 2020 Design Technologies, AutoCAD, or similar CAD/design platforms.

• Sales Acumen: Proven ability to promote and sell products/services, including prospecting for new business and closing sales.

• Client Consultation: Excellent skills in understanding client needs and translating them into functional and aesthetically pleasing designs.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective client interaction and cross-functional collaboration.

• Organizational Skills: Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and maintain accurate order management.

• Technical Aptitude: Aptitude for site measurement, mark-outs, and installation inspections.

Preferred Skills:

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive, self-motivated approach with a passion for design and a drive for success.

• Project Management: Experience in managing project timelines and deliverables from initial concept to final installation.

• Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Familiarity with CRM systems for managing client interactions and sales pipelines.

📝 Enhancement Note: The requirement for specific design software like 2020 Design Technologies and AutoCAD, alongside sales and client management skills, suggests a role that bridges creative design with Go-To-Market execution and operational support. The "entrepreneurial spirit" implies a need for self-direction, common in roles that drive revenue and manage client projects with a degree of autonomy.

📊 Process & Systems Portfolio Requirements

Portfolio Essentials:

• Design Case Studies: Showcase a minimum of 3-5 distinct kitchen design projects, detailing the client's initial brief, design challenges, proposed solutions, and final outcomes.

• Visual Documentation: High-quality renderings, floor plans, and elevation drawings created using design software (e.g., 2020 Design, AutoCAD). Include before-and-after photos where available.

• Sales & Client Management Examples: Evidence of client interaction, proposal development, and successful order management. This could include anonymized client testimonials or descriptions of client collaboration processes.

• Technical Documentation: Examples of site measurement reports, installation checklists, or compliance documentation if available.

• Process Flow Visualization: A visual representation (e.g., flowchart) demonstrating your typical design and sales process from lead generation to project completion.

Process Documentation:

• **Workflow