Senior Designer & Sales Consultant
Compensation: $115,000–$200,000+ per year, with a competitive salary and commission structure
Location: Architects & Designers Building | 150 E. 58th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY
Exceptional Design. Exceptional Salesmanship.
At Bakes & Kropp, we believe the very best kitchen designers are more than creative professionals. They are trusted advisors, relationship builders, and accomplished salespeople who know how to turn an extraordinary vision into an exceptional client experience.
We are seeking an established Senior Kitchen Designer & Sales Consultant to join our New York City showroom.
This is a unique opportunity for a highly accomplished professional who brings two equally important strengths: outstanding kitchen design expertise and a proven ability to develop relationships, earn client trust, and close high-value projects.
We are not simply looking for someone who can design beautiful kitchens. We are looking for someone who can build a book of business, inspire confidence, and lead clients through a sophisticated sales and design experience.
If you have a passion for exceptional design, thrive on building relationships, and take pride in winning business, we want to meet you.
The Opportunity
Bakes & Kropp is a nationally recognized luxury cabinetry company specializing in thoughtfully designed, exquisitely crafted kitchens and interiors for discerning clients.
With showrooms in premier markets and our own manufacturing facility in Michigan, we offer the rare combination of exceptional design freedom, American craftsmanship, and a dedicated team supporting each project from concept through completion.
Our New York showroom, located in the prestigious Architects & Designers Building, provides an ideal environment to work with homeowners, architects, interior designers, builders, and other industry professionals.
As a senior member of our Sales & Design team, you will have the opportunity to establish and grow valuable client relationships, develop significant projects, and build a rewarding career representing a truly exceptional product.
What You'll Do
Drive Sales & Develop Relationships
Take ownership of the sales process, from initial inquiry and relationship development through proposal, negotiation, and closing.
Cultivate relationships with architects, interior designers, builders, and luxury homeowners to generate new business and referrals.
Confidently present the Bakes & Kropp experience, communicating the value of our design expertise, craftsmanship, and service.
Convert qualified leads into successful projects through thoughtful follow-up, effective presentations, and a consultative sales approach.
Proactively manage your sales pipeline, maintain strong client relationships, and consistently work toward ambitious sales goals.
Build a reputation as a trusted kitchen design expert within the New York luxury residential market.
Create Extraordinary Designs
Design exceptional custom kitchens and cabinetry that balance aesthetics, functionality, and thoughtful detailing.
Work collaboratively with clients and their design professionals to understand their vision and elevate the finished result.
Develop creative, accurate design presentations, layouts, and project specifications.
Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of cabinetry construction, materials, finishes, appliances, and architectural detailing.
Use mainly AutoCAD 2D to translate creative concepts into designs that can be successfully manufactured.
Deliver an Outstanding Client Experience
Guide clients confidently through the design and selection process, establishing clear expectations and maintaining excellent communication.
Collaborate closely with our engineering, project management, and manufacturing teams to execute each project successfully.
Take personal ownership of client satisfaction, responding proactively to questions and solving challenges professionally.
Develop lasting relationships that lead to repeat business, referrals, and a strong professional reputation.
Who We're Looking For
A proven performer in luxury kitchen design and sales.
Our ideal candidate has built a successful career combining exceptional design abilities with the confidence, ambition, and interpersonal skills of a top-tier salesperson.
You bring:
Significant experience in high-end kitchen and custom cabinetry design.
A demonstrated record of sales success, including winning and closing substantial residential projects.
Exceptional design sensibility and a strong portfolio of completed luxury kitchens.
An established understanding of the New York luxury residential market; existing relationships with architects, designers, or builders are highly valued.
Confidence discussing project budgets, presenting proposals, overcoming objections, and asking for the sale.
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD LT; experience with 2020, Mosaik, or Cabinet Vision is beneficial.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
Excellent organization, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple opportunities and active projects.
A genuine enthusiasm for cultivating relationships and delivering an exceptional client experience.
Just as importantly, you are:
Entrepreneurial: You actively seek opportunities, build relationships, and take ownership of your success.
Design-driven: You have an exceptional eye for proportion, detail, materials, and timeless design.
Sales-minded: You enjoy the challenge of winning business and are motivated by measurable results.
Confident yet humble: You bring expertise and credibility without ego.
Accountable: You follow through, solve problems, and take responsibility for outcomes.
Collaborative: You value the talented people who help bring your designs to life.
Why Bakes & Kropp?
The best designers deserve an exceptional product to represent and an organization capable of delivering on the promises they make.
At Bakes & Kropp, you will be supported by a dedicated team of design, engineering, project management, and manufacturing professionals who share a commitment to excellence.
Our cabinetry is crafted in our own Michigan workshop, giving our designers direct access to the people responsible for bringing their work to life.
We invest in our people through comprehensive product training, peer collaboration, and firsthand experience with our manufacturing process.
What we offer:
Competitive salary plus commission, with meaningful earning potential.
An established luxury brand and premium showroom location.
Opportunities to develop your own professional relationships and client portfolio.
Dedicated engineering, project management, and manufacturing support.
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
401(k) with company matching.
Unlimited PTO.
Professional development, product training, and company events.
A collaborative culture that values initiative, expertise, and exceptional performance.
Our Culture
Our team is guided by five core values:
Communicate Well. Keep Improving. Bring Passion. Be Respectful. Drive Outcomes.
We believe exceptional work comes from talented people who communicate openly, care deeply about their craft, and take pride in delivering results.
We work hard, support one another, and hold ourselves to high standards.
Ready to Do the Best Work of Your Career?
We recognize that the most talented professionals are often already successful in their current roles.
If you're an accomplished kitchen designer with a strong sales record and the ambition to take your career to the next level, we'd welcome a conversation.
To apply, please submit your résumé and a portfolio of your kitchen design work. We would also welcome a brief introduction highlighting your sales experience and professional accomplishments.