Careers In Design (Recruitment) Limited

This family run business has established a solid and long-standing history within the independent kitchen marketplace over many years and due to natural growth and strong referrals they are seeking an experienced Kitchen Designer for their Solihull Showroom. They sell both high-end German kitchens and British In-frame kitchens and you will be handling their client's design visions from initial contact through to completion. You will be working with a team of administrators for the ordering and scheduling, project managers and installers along with your fellow designers based among their various showrooms. Skills and Experience sought from the Kitchen Designer: Strong design and sales background within the independent kitchen marketplace Able to work to deadlines and targets A natural flair for design, presentation and customer service Good IT skills and CAD literate (they use Compusoft Winner and EQ) Full driving licence essential On offer is a basic salary of between £32k and £40k plus a very good commission structure (OTE £65k to £80k), pension, laptop, mobile phone and travel expenses. The role will be Monday to Saturday with a day off in lieu.

This British manufacturer of beautiful bespoke furniture, cabinetry and specialist joinery has successful collaborations both in the UK and internationally with prominent private, professional and commercial clients working on for private residences, royal palaces and superyachts. Due to continued expansion, they are seeking a full time, experienced Project Manager with a joinery background to join their team. The successful candidate will be managing large and often complex projects from point of order, through planning, design development, manufacture, and installation with the aim of delivering superb quality and service, on time and within budget. Projects range from highly decorative freestanding furniture through to significant architectural joinery installations with contract values up to £5m.The role also entails line managing a small team which includes a Design Engineer and Draughtspersons. Skills and Experience sought from the Project Manager: A personable, positive, organised and resourceful problem solver with a good understanding of form and function and commercially aware You should possess excellent interpersonal skills to work with a multitude of stakeholders and be able to communicate effectively across all levels In-depth knowledge of joinery and an understanding of complex site installations Able to use Microsoft Office Suite for the management of project information Experience of managing people would be an advantage but not essential and training will be given if this is new to you In return the Salary and Benefits on offer are: For transparency we are happy to discuss the compensation package during our initial conversation Profit Share and Pension schemes Long service holiday award Life Assurance and Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced Maternity & Paternity benefits Training & development opportunities along with opportunities to work on international projects Company social events and activities