Kraft Custom Construction - Design & Sales Consultant

Job Post Intro

Are you passionate about turning client dreams into beautifully designed, functional spaces? Do you thrive in a supportive environment where your design skills and people-first approach truly make a difference? Ready to combine your knack for design with your talent for building lasting client relationships in a company that values quality and integrity?

If you’re nodding your head “yes” — we just might have the perfect position waiting for you!

About Us

Kraft Custom Construction is a second-generation, family-owned remodeling company based in Salem, Oregon. Since 1982, we've delivered thoughtful, high-quality home remodels and custom builds throughout the Willamette Valley. We’re known for our client-centered approach, attention to detail, and commitment to creating spaces people truly love. Our team culture is collaborative, hands-on, and people-focused—we work hard, support each other, and celebrate our clients at every step of the journey.

Learn more at www.kraftcustomconstruction.com.

Summary of Responsibilities

We’re looking for a warm, detail-oriented Designer with strong people skills to join our team as a Sales & Design Consultant. In this role, you’ll be one of the first points of contact for new clients—helping them feel heard, inspired, and confident as they begin their remodeling journey. You’ll guide the design process from initial consultation through selections and proposal presentations, collaborating closely with our team to deliver thoughtful, high-quality results. From developing layouts and curating finishes to attending walkthroughs and maintaining relationships after the project wraps, you’ll play a key role in shaping not just beautiful spaces, but exceptional client experiences. This position blends interior design, relationship-building, and sales—ideal for someone who thrives in a team-oriented, high-touch, design-build environment.

Essential Functions

• Client Discovery & Engagement: Take a leading role in early client engagement by participating in in-home consultations. Uncover each client’s goals, style, vision, and budget to build trust from the start.
• Design Development & Selections:Guide clients through the design process with thoughtful space planning, plan development, curated material selections, mood boards, and showroom visits—creating personalized, cohesive design solutions.
• Presentation, Proposal & Sales:Confidently present design concepts and detailed project proposals. Help clients make informed decisions and support the sales process with care and clarity, from initial meeting to signed agreement.
• Project Continuity, Support & Client Experience: Maintain ongoing communication during construction. Attend preconstruction meetings, in-progress walkthroughs, and key milestones to ensure the design intent is executed and the client experience is smooth.
• Collaboration & Handoff: Coordinate closely with internal team members—including estimating, production, and drafting—to ensure feasibility, accuracy, and a clean handoff of design details and client expectations.
• Close-Out & Relationship Building: Lead final walkthrough meetings, review feedback, and present close-out and warranty information. Follow up at regular intervals after project completion to maintain long-term client relationships.
• Community Engagement & Representation: Represent the company at networking events, industry functions, and community activities to strengthen referral networks and promote brand presence as needed.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Minimum 3 years of experience in interior design, remodeling, or a client-facing sales role within the design-build industry.
• Degree or certification in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field (preferred).
• Membership in professional design associations such as NKBA is a plus.
• Strong space planning and material selection abilities.
• Proficiency with basic design tools (e.g., Canva, SketchUp); CAD knowledge is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with tools such as HubSpot, Build Book, Outlook, and MS Teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills, with the confidence to lead client meetings, present ideas clearly, and guide decision-making with empathy and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple clients, appointments, and deliverables in a dynamic environment with many moving parts.

Compensation

• $70,000–$75,000 base salary, plus commission (total compensation range: $80,000–$90,000 per year)
• Profit sharing program
• 100% Company-Paid Health Insurance & Vision Coverage
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Simple IRA Retirement Plan with 3% Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 

How to Apply

• Must include Resume and Portfolio to be considered for this position
  

We have a formal recruiting process and have a relationship with Zephyr Connects LLC, whom we use for the screening and hiring process. If you are selected for the next step you will get instructions from Svitlana Diak within 3 days of your submission. Everyone will be contacted.

Kraft Custom Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kraft Custom Construction complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.